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Sony SGP 512, SGP511 manual Support and maintenance, Support for your device, Computer tools

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Support and maintenance

Support for your device

Use the Support application in your device to search a User guide, read troubleshooting guides, and find information about software updates and other product-related information.

To access the Support application

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap , then select the required support item.

Make sure that you have a working Internet connection when using the Support application.

Help in menus and applications

Some applications and settings have help available in the options menu, which is normally indicated by in the specific applications.

Help us improve our software

You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software. None of the information gathered includes personal data.

To allow the sending of usage info

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Usage info settings.

3Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked.

4 Tap Agree.

Computer tools

There are a number of tools available to help you connect your device to a computer and manage content such as contacts, movies, music and photos.

PC Companion for Microsoft® Windows®

PC Companion is a computer application that gives you access to additional features and services which help you to:

•Transfer contacts, music, video and pictures to and from your old device.

•Update your device software.

•Back up content on your computer

•Sync calendars between a computer and your device.

To use the PC Companion application, you need an Internet-connected computer running one of the following operating systems:

•Microsoft® Windows® 7

•Microsoft® Windows® 8

•Microsoft® Windows Vista®

•Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher)

The installation files for PC Companion are saved on your device and the installation is started from the device when you connect it to a computer using a USB cable.

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Sony SGP 512, SGP511 manual Support and maintenance, Support for your device, Computer tools

Contents

Xperia Z2 Tablet Contents Typing text Taking photos and recording videos Face detectionCalendar Alarm and clock Bluetooth wireless technology One-touch setupSupport for your device Computer tools Using your device in wet and dusty conditions Backing up and restoring contentRestarting and resetting Limitations to services and featuresAbout this User guide Find and tap Settings About tablet Android versionGetting started OverviewTo insert a memory card AssemblyStarting your device for the first time To remove the memory cardFind and tap Settings Add account Google Why do I need a Google account?Charging your device Multiple user accounts Battery notification light statusTo charge your device Different behaviours for settings Using multiple user accountsFind and tap Settings Users Add user or profile User Tapping Using the touchscreenLearning the basics Touching and holdingFlicking Locking and unlocking the screenSwiping To activate the screenHome screen Home screen panesApplication screen Tap Search appsNavigating applications Small appsWidgets Shortcuts and folders Taking a screenshot Find and tap Settings Personalization Lock screenBackground and themes Status and notificationsNotification light Find and tap Settings Personalization Status bar iconsIcons in the status bar Status iconsApplication overview Find and tap Settings Personalization Manage notificationsTo manage notifications Page Downloading applications from Google Play Find and tap Settings SecurityDownloading applications Downloading applications from other sourcesInternet and networks Wi-FiBrowsing the web Virtual private networks VPNs Increasing Wi-Fi signal strengthWi-Fi settings Tap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkboxTap Connect To add a virtual private networkTo connect to a virtual private network To disconnect from a virtual private networkSynchronising with online accounts Synchronising data on your deviceSynchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Outlook using a computer Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSyncTo synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer Accessing settings Basic settingsSound volume Find and tap Settings Display Sleep Screen settingsFind and tap Settings Display Brightness Find and tap Settings Security Screen lockFind and tap Settings Security Screen lock Pattern Tap Screen lock Bluetooth unlockTap Continue Language settings Date and timeReality for mobile Super-vivid modeHigh-resolution audio Enhancing the sound outputTo play high-resolution audio via the micro USB port Noise cancellationTo play high-resolution audio using a headset only To use a noise cancelling headsetTyping text On-screen keyboardEditing text Entering text using voice inputTap , then tap Keyboard settings Application barPersonalising the Xperia keyboard Contacts Transferring contacts using a computerTransferring contacts using an online account Transferring contactsSearching and viewing contacts To import contacts using Bluetooth technologyTo search for a contact Adding and editing contacts Favourites and groupsBacking up contacts Sending contact informationAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Tap FavoritesTo export all contacts to a memory card Press , then tap Export contacts SD cardTap , then tap Settings Add account Setting up emailSending and receiving email messages Email preview pane Organising your email messages Email account settingsTap , then tap Settings Split view Tap Delete account OKTap Check frequency Check frequency and select an option GmailTo change the inbox check frequency Tap Out of officeTransferring music to your device MusicListening to music Walkman home screen menu To play a song using the Walkman applicationTo adjust the audio volume To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Enhancing the sound Sharing musicSharing music on Facebook Recognising music with TrackID VisualiserTap Visualizer Music Unlimited online service To listen to the FM radio FM radioListening to the radio To move between radio channelsSound settings Favourite radio channelsCamera Taking photos and recording videosFace detection Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesTap Focus mode Face detection To use the zoom functionTap Settings Location General camera settingsCapturing mode settings overview Adding the geographical position to your photosAR effect Manual modeSuperior auto Creative effectFace Background defocus modeMulti camera mode Downloading camera applicationsTo adjust the still camera settings Still camera settingsStill camera settings overview Resolution Touch BlockFocus mode Self-timerSmile Shutter Preview MeteringImage stabiliser Face registrationTo adjust the video camera settings Video camera settingsScene selection Smile Shuttervideo Video camera settings overview Video resolutionHDR video SteadyShot MicrophoneNight Viewing photos and videos Photos and videos in AlbumSensMe slideshow Use as Contact picture Sharing and managing photos and videosTap Movies Just once Use as WallpaperAnalysing photos with faces in Album Editing photos with the Photo editor applicationTap Add name Album home screen menu Tap Apply CropViewing your photos on a map To view photos from online services in AlbumTo view and add comments to online album content To Like a photo or video on FacebookTo view geotagged photos on a globe To add a geotag to a photoTo view geotagged photos on a map To change the geotag of a photoVideos Watching videos in the Movies applicationManaging video content Transferring video content to your deviceVideo Unlimited service To get started with Video Unlimited Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cableTap MHL connected Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Screen mirroring Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TVSharing content with Dlna Certified devices Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your devicePlaying files from your device on Dlna Certified devices Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device Connecting your device to USB mass storage devicesTo change the access level of a registered device To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR deviceFind and tap Settings Storage Unmount USB storage To disconnect a USB mass storage deviceTo share a contact with another device using NFC To turn on the NFC functionTo share a web address with another device using NFC To share a music file with another device using NFCTo share a photo or video with another device using NFC Scanning NFC tagsFind and tap Settings Bluetooth Bluetooth wireless technologyConnecting to an NFC compatible device Naming your deviceSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceTap Unpair One-touch setup Select BluetoothControlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect Smart apps and features that save you timeTo create a Smart Connect event Managing devices Using your device as a walletDelete event Google Maps and navigation Using location servicesTravel and maps Improving GPS accuracyUsing your device with a car infotainment system To connect your device to a car infotainment system Airplane modeTo turn on Airplane mode To start MirrorLink manuallyTo create a calendar event Calendar and alarm clockCalendar To view a calendar eventAlarm and clock Tap , then tap Settings Calendar view settingsTap Snooze Tap RepeatSupport for your device Support and maintenanceComputer tools Updating your device To install PC Companion on a PCTo install Sony Bridge for Mac on an Apple Mac computer Media Go for Microsoft WindowsUpdating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a computerFind and tap Settings Security my Xperia Activate Battery and power managementFinding a lost device Find and tap Settings Power management Battery usage Power saving modesStamina mode feature overview Find and tap Settings Power managementImproving memory performance Find and tap Settings Apps RunningMemory and storage Tap Cached data OKFind and tap Settings Storage Transfer data to SD card Managing files using a computerTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Tap TransferBacking up data to a computer Backing up and restoring contentFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity Tap DisconnectFind and tap Backup & Restore Backing up data with the Backup & Restore applicationTap Back up now Find and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset Restarting and resettingFind and tap Backup & Restore Tap Restore Tap Reset tabletIP Ingress Protection rating Using your device in wet and dusty conditions104 SonySGP511/SGP512 Recycling your device Limitations to services and featuresLegal information 105106