Xperia Z2 Tablet
Contents
Typing text
FM radio
Bluetooth wireless technology One-touch setup 101
Calendar 109 Alarm and clock 110
About this User guide
Find and tap Settings About tablet Android version
Getting started
Overview
Assembly
To insert the micro SIM card
To insert a memory card
To remove the micro SIM card
To remove the memory card
To turn on the device
Why do I need a Google account?
Starting your device for the first time
To turn off the device
Find and tap Settings Add account Google
Battery notification light status
To set up a Google account on your device
Charging your device
Tapping
Using the touchscreen
Learning the basics
Touching and holding
Flicking
Locking and unlocking the screen
Swiping
To activate the screen
Home screen
Home screen panes
Application screen
Tap Search apps
Navigating applications
Small apps
Widgets
Shortcuts and folders
Taking a screenshot
Find and tap Settings Personalization Lock screen
Background and themes
Status and notifications
Status icons
Icons in the status bar
Notification light
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
Notification icons
Find and tap Settings Personalization Status bar icons
To manage status bar icons
Application overview
Find and tap Settings Personalization Manage notifications
To manage notifications
Page
Downloading applications from Google Play
Find and tap Settings Security
Downloading applications
Downloading applications from other sources
Find and tap Settings More… Mobile networks
Internet and MMS settings
Find and tap Settings More… Internet settings
Internet and networks
Wi-Fi
To add a Wi-Fi network manually
Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength
Wi-Fi settings
To enable Wi-Fi network notifications
To share your data connection using a USB cable
To add a Wi-Fi sleep policy
Tap Advanced Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep
Find and tap Settings More… Tethering & portable hotspot
Tethering with Xperia Link
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot
To rename or secure your portable hotspot
Selecting mobile networks
Find and tap Settings Data usage
Controlling data usage
Mark the Restrict background data checkbox
Virtual private networks VPNs
Tap Connect
Synchronising with online accounts
Synchronising data on your device
Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
Synchronising with Outlook using a computer
Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSync
To synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer
Accessing settings
Basic settings
Sound, ringtone and volume
Find and tap Settings Security Set up SIM card lock
Find and tap Settings Sound Phone ringtone
Find and tap Settings Sound Notification sound
SIM card protection
Find and tap Settings Display Sleep
Screen settings
Find and tap Settings Display Brightness
Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock
Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock Pattern
Tap Screen lock Bluetooth unlock
Tap Continue
Language settings
Date and time
Reality for mobile
Super-vivid mode
High-resolution audio
Enhancing the sound output
To play high-resolution audio via the micro USB port
Noise cancellation
To play high-resolution audio using a headset only
To use a noise cancelling headset
Typing text
On-screen keyboard
Editing text
Entering text using voice input
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings
Application bar
Personalising the Xperia keyboard
Making calls
To make a call using smart dial
Calling
To make a call by dialling
Receiving calls
Using the answering machine
Showing or hiding your phone number
Ongoing calls
Find and tap Settings Call Answering Machine Messages
Find and tap Settings Call Reject call with message
Rejecting a call with a text message
Forwarding calls
Using the call log
Restricting calls
Multiple calls
Find and tap Settings Call Additional settings
Tap Fixed dialing numbers Change PIN2
Voicemail
Conference calls
Emergency calls
To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked
Contacts
Transferring contacts using a computer
Transferring contacts using an online account
Transferring contacts
To import contacts from a SIM card
To import contacts using Bluetooth technology
Searching and viewing contacts
Tap , then tap Import contacts SIM card
Adding and editing contacts
Tap Set ringtone
Sending contact information
Favourites and groups
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application
Press , then tap Export contacts SD card
Backing up contacts
Tap Unlink contact Unlink
Press , then tap Export contacts SIM card
To create and send a message
Messaging and chat
Reading and sending messages
To read a received message
Delete
Organising your messages
Tap , then tap Delete conversations
Calling from a message
Messaging settings
Tap , then tap Settings Notification settings
Instant messaging and video chat
Tap , then tap Settings Add account
Setting up email
Sending and receiving email messages
Email preview pane
Organising your email messages
Email account settings
Tap , then tap Settings Split view
Tap Delete account OK
Tap Check frequency Check frequency and select an option
Gmail
To change the inbox check frequency
Tap Out of office
Transferring music to your device
Music
Listening to music
Walkman home screen menu
To play a song using the Walkman application
To adjust the audio volume
To find song-related information online
Playlists
Enhancing the sound
Sharing music
Sharing music on Facebook
Recognising music with TrackID
Visualiser
Tap Visualizer
Music Unlimited online service
To listen to the FM radio
FM radio
Listening to the radio
To move between radio channels
Favourite radio channels
Sound settings
Tap Enable stereo sound
Tap Play in speaker
Camera
Taking photos and recording videos
Face detection
Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces
Tap Focus mode Face detection
To use the zoom function
Tap Settings Location
General camera settings
Capturing mode settings overview
Adding the geographical position to your photos
AR effect
Manual mode
Superior auto
Creative effect
Face
Background defocus mode
Multi camera mode
Downloading camera applications
To adjust the still camera settings
Still camera settings
Still camera settings overview Resolution
Touch Block
Focus mode
Self-timer
Smile Shutter
Preview
Metering
Image stabiliser
Face registration
To adjust the video camera settings
Video camera settings
Scene selection
Smile Shuttervideo
Video camera settings overview Video resolution
HDR video
SteadyShot
Microphone
Night
Viewing photos and videos
Photos and videos in Album
SensMe slideshow
Use as Contact picture
Sharing and managing photos and videos
Tap Movies Just once
Use as Wallpaper
Analysing photos with faces in Album
Editing photos with the Photo editor application
Tap Add name
Album home screen menu
Tap Apply Crop
Viewing your photos on a map
To view photos from online services in Album
To view and add comments to online album content
To Like a photo or video on Facebook
To view geotagged photos on a globe
To add a geotag to a photo
To view geotagged photos on a map
To change the geotag of a photo
Videos
Watching videos in the Movies application
Managing video content
Transferring video content to your device
Video Unlimited service
To get started with Video Unlimited
Connectivity
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable
Tap MHL connected
Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Screen mirroring
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV
Sharing content with Dlna Certified devices
Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your device
Playing files from your device on Dlna Certified devices
Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device
Connecting your device to USB mass storage devices
To change the access level of a registered device
To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device
Find and tap Settings Storage Unmount USB storage
To disconnect a USB mass storage device
To share a contact with another device using NFC
To turn on the NFC function
To share a web address with another device using NFC
To share a music file with another device using NFC
To share a photo or video with another device using NFC
Scanning NFC tags
Find and tap Settings Bluetooth
Bluetooth wireless technology
Connecting to an NFC compatible device
Naming your device
Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology
Pairing with another Bluetooth device
Tap Unpair
One-touch setup
Select Bluetooth
To create a Smart Connect event
Smart apps and features that save you time
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect
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Managing devices
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+
Using your device as a wallet
Delete event
To manage payment services
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Google Maps and navigation
Using location services
Travel and maps
Improving GPS accuracy
Using data traffic when travelling
Using your device with a car infotainment system
Airplane mode
To turn on Airplane mode
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Calendar
Calendar and alarm clock
Tap New event
Alarm and clock
Tap , then tap Settings Calendar view settings
Tap Snooze
Tap Repeat
Support for your device
Support and maintenance
Computer tools
Media Go for Microsoft Windows
Updating your device
Sony Bridge for Mac
Updating your device wirelessly
Updating your device using a computer
Finding a lost device
Find and tap Settings Security my Xperia Activate
Imei number
Find and tap Settings Power management Battery usage
Battery and power management
Power saving modes
Find and tap Settings Power management
Memory and storage
Stamina mode feature overview
Improving memory performance
Find and tap Settings Storage Transfer data to SD card
Managing files using a computer
Find and tap Settings Apps Running
Tap Cached data OK
Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity
Backing up and restoring content
Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi
Tap Disconnect
To restore your data using a computer
Backing up data with the Backup & Restore application
To back up your data using a computer
Backing up data to a computer
Find and tap Backup & Restore Tap Restore
Restarting and resetting
Find and tap Backup & Restore
Tap Back up now
Find and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions
To perform a factory data reset
Tap Reset tablet
IP Ingress Protection rating
Recycling your device Limitations to services and features
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Legal information
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