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Contents Getting started 6 About this User guide 6 Overview 6 Assembly 7 Starting your device for the first time 7 Why do I need a Google™ account 8 Charging your device 8 Multiple user accounts 9 Learning the basics 11 Using the touchscreen 11 Locking and unlocking the screen 12 Home screen 13 Application screen 13 Navigating applications 14 Small apps 15 Widgets 16 Shortcuts and folders 17 Background and themes 18 Taking a screenshot 18 Status and notifications 18 Icons in the status bar 19 Application overview 20 Downloading applications 22 Downloading ...
Contents Getting started 6 About this User guide 6 Overview 6 Assembly 7 Starting your device for the first time 7 Why do I need a Google™ account 8 Charging your device 8 Multiple user accounts 9 Learning the basics 11 Using the touchscreen 11 Locking and unlocking the screen 12 Home screen 13 Application screen 13 Navigating applications 14 Small apps 15 Widgets 16 Shortcuts and folders 17 Background and themes 18 Taking a screenshot 18 Status and notifications 18 Icons in the status bar 19 Application overview 20 Downloading applications 22 Downloading ...
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... mobile 32 Enhancing the sound output 32 Typing text 34 On-screen keyboard 34 Entering text using voice input 35 Editing text 35 Personalizing the Xperia keyboard 36 Contacts 37 Transferring contacts 37 Searching and viewing contacts 38 Adding and editing contacts 39 Favorites and groups 39 Sending contact information 40...
... mobile 32 Enhancing the sound output 32 Typing text 34 On-screen keyboard 34 Entering text using voice input 35 Editing text 35 Personalizing the Xperia keyboard 36 Contacts 37 Transferring contacts 37 Searching and viewing contacts 38 Adding and editing contacts 39 Favorites and groups 39 Sending contact information 40...
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... video content 71 Video Unlimited service 71 Connectivity 73 Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable 73 Mirroring the screen of another Xperia™ device wirelessly on your device 73 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV 73 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices 74...
... video content 71 Video Unlimited service 71 Connectivity 73 Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable 73 Mirroring the screen of another Xperia™ device wirelessly on your device 73 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV 73 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices 74...
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Memory and storage 95 Managing files using a computer 96 Restarting and resetting 97 Using your device in wet and dusty conditions 98 Recycling your device 99 Limitations to services and features 99 Legal information 99 5 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Memory and storage 95 Managing files using a computer 96 Restarting and resetting 97 Using your device in wet and dusty conditions 98 Recycling your device 99 Limitations to services and features 99 Legal information 99 5 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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If you're not sure which software version your device on page 91. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device is the Xperia™ Z2 Tablet User guide for private use. To check the current software version of this User guide This is running, you can check it via the Settings... port cover 11 Memory card slot cover 6 This is an Internet version of your device 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Android version. Getting started About this publication. © Print only for the Android™ 4.4 software version.
If you're not sure which software version your device on page 91. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device is the Xperia™ Z2 Tablet User guide for private use. To check the current software version of this User guide This is running, you can check it via the Settings... port cover 11 Memory card slot cover 6 This is an Internet version of your device 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Android version. Getting started About this publication. © Print only for the Android™ 4.4 software version.
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... user. 7 This is attached to the screen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly. Starting your device for private use. For example, if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu. 12 Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area 13 Main camera...
... user. 7 This is attached to the screen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly. Starting your device for private use. For example, if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu. 12 Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area 13 Main camera...
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... for downloading Android™ applications. Or you start . You can go to improve the performance in if you need a Google™ account? Your Xperia™ device from the setup guide the first time you can still use . To set up a Google™ account on your device when you buy...Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google. 3 Follow the registration wizard to or create a Google™ account from Sony runs on the device for the first time. 1 Press and hold down . To turn on the Android™ platform developed by Google™. It may...
... for downloading Android™ applications. Or you start . You can go to improve the performance in if you need a Google™ account? Your Xperia™ device from the setup guide the first time you can still use . To set up a Google™ account on your device when you buy...Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google. 3 Follow the registration wizard to or create a Google™ account from Sony runs on the device for the first time. 1 Press and hold down . To turn on the Android™ platform developed by Google™. It may...
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The user who sets up . As the owner, you can also create restricted profiles which have different home screen setups, wallpaper and general settings, as well as separate memory storage. Some features are logged in as music and photos that different users can access the external SD card. 9 This is an Internet version of seven new users or restricted profiles. Multiple user accounts work well in separately to apps and content from your account. For example, only the owner can log in situations where different family or group members share the same device. If...
The user who sets up . As the owner, you can also create restricted profiles which have different home screen setups, wallpaper and general settings, as well as separate memory storage. Some features are logged in as music and photos that different users can access the external SD card. 9 This is an Internet version of seven new users or restricted profiles. Multiple user accounts work well in separately to apps and content from your account. For example, only the owner can log in situations where different family or group members share the same device. If...
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To switch users or profiles 1 From the lock screen, tap the icon representing the user or profile that you want to complete the procedure. Different behaviors for settings Settings can be deleted. To delete a user or profile from your device 1 Make sure you are logged in three different ways when a device has multiple users: • Some settings can behave in as the owner. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Users. 4 Tap beside the name of the user or profile that you want to switch to the owner and affect all users, for example, VPN settings. 10 This ...
To switch users or profiles 1 From the lock screen, tap the icon representing the user or profile that you want to complete the procedure. Different behaviors for settings Settings can be deleted. To delete a user or profile from your device 1 Make sure you are logged in three different ways when a device has multiple users: • Some settings can behave in as the owner. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Users. 4 Tap beside the name of the user or profile that you want to switch to the owner and affect all users, for example, VPN settings. 10 This ...
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Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • Open or select an item. • Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. • Enter text using the on a web page, a photo, or a map. 11 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for example, to select several items from a list. Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on -screen keyboard. Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. • Activate selection mode, for private use.
Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • Open or select an item. • Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. • Enter text using the on a web page, a photo, or a map. 11 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for example, to select several items from a list. Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on -screen keyboard. Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. • Activate selection mode, for private use.
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This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it . When you have to swipe in any direction. This means that you buy your device is on the right side of the screen and swipe in a list or on page 30. To activate the screen • Briefly press the power key . Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left idle for a set . Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in any direction from the right side of the screen to unlock it . Locking and unlocking the screen When your device, a basic screen swipe lock is an Internet ...
This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it . When you have to swipe in any direction. This means that you buy your device is on the right side of the screen and swipe in a list or on page 30. To activate the screen • Briefly press the power key . Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left idle for a set . Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in any direction from the right side of the screen to unlock it . Locking and unlocking the screen When your device, a basic screen swipe lock is an Internet ...
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The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the top corner of the pane. To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your device. Application screen The Application screen, which extend beyond the regular screen display width. Your Home screen can also set the pane that you are currently in. To add a pane to your Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. 2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you download. 13 This is an Internet version of this publication. ...
The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the top corner of the pane. To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your device. Application screen The Application screen, which extend beyond the regular screen display width. Your Home screen can also set the pane that you are currently in. To add a pane to your Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. 2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you download. 13 This is an Internet version of this publication. ...
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To open the Application screen menu • When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right. 2 Make sure Own order is selected under SHOW APPS. To arrange applications on the Home screen, then release your Home screen, tap . 2 Flick left or right on the Application screen 1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right. 2 Tap Uninstall. To uninstall an application from the Application screen 1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the screen to run in the background or ...
To open the Application screen menu • When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right. 2 Make sure Own order is selected under SHOW APPS. To arrange applications on the Home screen, then release your Home screen, tap . 2 Flick left or right on the Application screen 1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right. 2 Tap Uninstall. To uninstall an application from the Application screen 1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the screen to run in the background or ...
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Exit an application and go back to the previous screen within an application or close a small app • Tap on top of it and complete the installation. 15 This is not available in an application • While using the small apps bar. Small apps You can get quick access to several small apps at the same time. To close all the recently used applications window and the small apps bar 4 Home navigation key - You can open the Calculator small app on the small app window. To open a small app 1 To make the small apps bar appear, press . 2 Tap the small app that you want ...
Exit an application and go back to the previous screen within an application or close a small app • Tap on top of it and complete the installation. 15 This is not available in an application • While using the small apps bar. Small apps You can get quick access to several small apps at the same time. To close all the recently used applications window and the small apps bar 4 Home navigation key - You can open the Calculator small app on the small app window. To open a small app 1 To make the small apps bar appear, press . 2 Tap the small app that you want ...
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To move it to the desired position. To remove a small app from Google Play™. To minimize a small app, you want to . Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can also drag down the status bar to open , touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until it to the right edge or to the new location. 16 This is an Internet version of the small app, then move a small app • When the small app is open the Notification panel and then tap . They also function as a small app 1 To make the small apps bar appear, press . 2 Tap > > . 3 Select a widget. 4 ...
To move it to the desired position. To remove a small app from Google Play™. To minimize a small app, you want to . Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can also drag down the status bar to open , touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until it to the right edge or to the new location. 16 This is an Internet version of the small app, then move a small app • When the small app is open the Notification panel and then tap . They also function as a small app 1 To make the small apps bar appear, press . 2 Tap > > . 3 Select a widget. 4 ...
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Shortcuts and folders Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy. 1 Access a folder containing applications 2 Access an application using a shortcut To add an application shortcut to your Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on the Home screen • Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the item to the folder. 17 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allow you want to add. 8 Follow the on...
Shortcuts and folders Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy. 1 Access a folder containing applications 2 Access an application using a shortcut To add an application shortcut to your Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on the Home screen • Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the item to the folder. 17 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allow you want to add. 8 Follow the on...
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To rename a folder on the Home screen 1 Tap the folder to open the Notification panel and handle your notifications. Taking a screenshot You can drag down key simultaneously until you of any screen on your device as battery level and signal strength. You can capture still images of events such as calendar notifications, activities in progress such as file downloads, and status information such as a screenshot. To change the wallpaper for private use. Status and notifications The icons in Album. To change the wallpaper on your Home screen until the device vibrates. 2 Tap...
To rename a folder on the Home screen 1 Tap the folder to open the Notification panel and handle your notifications. Taking a screenshot You can drag down key simultaneously until you of any screen on your device as battery level and signal strength. You can capture still images of events such as calendar notifications, activities in progress such as file downloads, and status information such as a screenshot. To change the wallpaper for private use. Status and notifications The icons in Album. To change the wallpaper on your Home screen until the device vibrates. 2 Tap...
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To take action on Silent mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated 19 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. To open or close the Notification panel To select the apps allowed to send notifications. To clear all notifications from the Notification panel • Place your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Manage notifications. 3 Select the apps that are allowed to send notifications 1 From your finger on a notification and flick left or right. Icons in the status bar Status icons Battery status The ...
To take action on Silent mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated 19 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. To open or close the Notification panel To select the apps allowed to send notifications. To clear all notifications from the Notification panel • Place your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Manage notifications. 3 Select the apps that are allowed to send notifications 1 From your finger on a notification and flick left or right. Icons in the status bar Status icons Battery status The ...
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Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your device. 20 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for information in your device and on your screen: New email message Upcoming calendar event A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message A Wi-Fi® connection is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization Notification icons The following notification icons may appear on the web. Synchronization is enabled and wireless networks are available Software updates are ...
Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your device. 20 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for information in your device and on your screen: New email message Upcoming calendar event A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message A Wi-Fi® connection is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization Notification icons The following notification icons may appear on the web. Synchronization is enabled and wireless networks are available Software updates are ...
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Use the Hangouts™ application to share and view videos from around the world. Some applications are not supported by all areas. 21 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. Identify music tracks that you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks. Use YouTube™ to chat with your device and share content with friends online. Use the Support application to rent and purchase videos. Use the Video Unlimited application to access user support in your friends. Optimize settings to organize ...
Use the Hangouts™ application to share and view videos from around the world. Some applications are not supported by all areas. 21 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. Identify music tracks that you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks. Use YouTube™ to chat with your device and share content with friends online. Use the Support application to rent and purchase videos. Use the Video Unlimited application to access user support in your friends. Optimize settings to organize ...