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