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User guide Xperia™ Z2 Tablet SGP511/SGP512 - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 2
Contents Getting started 6 About This User Guide 6 Overview 6 Assembly 7 Screen Protection 8 Starting Your Device for the First Time 8 Why do I need a Google™ account 8 Device security 10 Making Sure your Device is Protected 10 Screen Lock 10 Unlocking Your Device Automatically 12 Finding - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 3
Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync 44 Basic settings 46 Accessing settings 46 Sound volume 46 Do not disturb mode settings 47 Screen settings 48 Application settings 49 Resetting Your Applications 50 Daydream 51 Language settings 51 Date and time 52 X-Reality™ for mobile 52 Super-Vivid Mode - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 4
Transferring video content to your device 95 Managing video content 95 Movie Creator 95 Connectivity 97 Mirroring the Screen of Your Device on a TV Using a Cable 97 Mirroring the Screen of your Device Wirelessly 97 Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™ Devices 98 Connecting Your Device to USB - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 5
as a wallet 108 Travel and maps 109 Using location services 109 Google Maps™ and Navigation 109 Using your device with 115 Support and Legal 117 Support Application 117 Xperia™ Tips 117 Help in menus and applications 117 Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device 117 Restarting, Resetting, and - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 6
Getting started About This User Guide This is the Xperia™ Z2 Tablet User Guide for the Android™ 6.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. System and application updates can present the features in your device in - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 7
8 Microphone 9 Infrared sensor 10 Charger/USB port cover 11 Memory card slot cover 12 Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area 13 Main camera 14 NFC™ detection area 15 Headset jack 16 Charging dock connector Assembly A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 8
may take a while for the device to shut down. Why do I need a Google™ account? Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 9
device using the my Xperia™ or Android™ Device Manager services. For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to http://support.google.com. It is . You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start your device. Or you can go online and create an - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 10
protection features and some of the required credentials: Factory Data Reset protection You must unlock your screen before you are allowed to perform a Factory Data Reset. Protection by my Xperia If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the username and password for - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 11
password, or pattern, you might be able to reset it using the Protection by my Xperia service. No content on your device is lost after you perform a screen lock reset using the Protection by my Xperia service. To activate the Protection by my Xperia service, see Finding a lost device on the 16 page - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 12
replace the current screen lock with a new PIN code. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions provided by Protection by my Xperia. Depending on your security settings, your device may lock after a screen lock reset carrying your device with you. You have to manually unlock your device if you don't use it - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 13
manually unlock your device before a trusted device can be connected. It is not recommended to add devices that are constantly connected to your device as trusted devices, such as Bluetooth® keyboards or cases. As soon as a trusted Bluetooth® device is switched off or moves out of range, your screen - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 14
to the desired location and tap Select this location. To Edit a Custom Place 1 Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. 2 From your Homescreen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. 4 Select the place - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 15
mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting vehicle, your device can take between 5 and 10 minutes to lock. • Note that when so be sure to lock it manually if needed. • When you , when you access the Xperia™ Care support service and need to register your - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 16
using either the Google™ account or the Sony Entertainment Network account that you have set up on your device. If you are using a device with multiple users, my Xperia service can only be used by the owner. Finding a Lost Device Using Android™ Device Manager Google™ offers a location and security - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 17
to the lockscreen. For additional information about Android™ Device Manager, go to www.support.google.com. Android™ Device Manager does not work if your device is turned off or if it does not have a connection to the internet. The Android™ Device Manager service may not be available in all countries - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 18
Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • Open or select an item. • Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. • Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. • Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 19
the screen. Locking and Unlocking the Screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery of locks. See Screen Lock on the 10 page. To activate the screen • Briefly press the power key . To lock the screen • When the screen is active, briefly - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 20
to a maximum of seven panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane. To Set a Pane as the Main Homescreen Pane 1 Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. 2 Flick left or right - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 21
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen, then tap Home Settings. 2 Tap Icon size, then select an option. Application screen The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 22
Homescreen. When you tap the widget, the full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™. To add a widget to the Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen, then tap Widgets. 2 Find and tap the widget that you want to add. To resize a widget - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 23
selected, then drag the item to the folder. To rename a folder on the Home screen 1 Tap the folder to open it. 2 Tap the folder's title bar to show Homescreen to your own style using wallpapers and themes. To change your Home screen wallpaper 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen. 2 Tap - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 24
Homescreen. 2 Tap Themes. 3 Select an option and follow the instructions in your device. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications. Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots you take are automatically - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 25
notifications on the lockscreen. When you have this setting turned on, keep in content mind that all content ( screen. Notification Light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. The notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 26
battery is charging Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth® function is activated The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Do not disturb mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization Depending on your service provider - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 27
update is available System updates are available Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates STAMINA made without notice. To block an application from sending notifications 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification> App notifications. - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 28
data, etc. Use the Smart Connect™ application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory. The Xperia® Movie Creator automatically creates short videos around 30 seconds long using existing photos and videos. The application automatically determines the timeline to - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 29
them, or bookmark special moments. Use the Support application to access user support on your device. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks. Some applications are not supported or listed by all service providers in all areas. 29 This is an - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 30
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorized Sony repair center. You should never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Doing so can cause damage and void your warranty. To charge your device 1 Plug the charger into a power outlet. 2 Plug one - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 31
and review its battery consumption under Battery usage. General Usage Tips to Improve Battery Performance The following tips can help you improve battery performance: • Lower the screen brightness level, see Screen settings on page 48. • Turn off Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi, and location services when - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 32
. 5 When the download is finished, tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. To Set Up Automatic Installation 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Software update. 3 Tap , then tap Settings and select an option. 32 This is - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 33
sure the computer can access the internet. 5 Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates. If you don't have the Xperia™ Companion software installed on the relevant computer, connect your device to the - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 34
system. You may have to purchase a memory card separately. Read more about the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the White paper for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/. Improving Memory Performance The memory in your device tends to fill up as a result of normal usage. If - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 35
and services from running 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps. 3 Select an application or service, then updating your device software to a newer Android version. The Xperia™ Backup & restore application is recommended for backing up data before you do a factory data reset - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 36
backup of data. For example, you can back up data manually or turn on the automatic backup function to save data periodically. The Xperia™ Backup & Restore application is recommended for backing up data before you do a factory data reset. With this application you can back up the following types of - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 37
. 3 Find and tap Backup & Restore. 4 Tap Manual backup, then select a backup destination and the data types Backup File 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. 3 Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap Google server. You can also turn on the automatic restore function - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 38
data, then tap the slider. To Enable or Disable Automatic Restore when you Reinstall an Application 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. 3 Under Google™ Backup & restore, tap the Automatic restore slider. 38 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 39
an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function. 4 Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the installation. Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device in order to work properly. Only - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 40
for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google. add it manually to your list of available Wi-Fi networks. To Turn Wi-Fi On or Off 1 From your Home screen, tap refer to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/. 40 This is - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 41
Wi-Fi Network Notifications 1 Turn on Wi-Fi if it isn Xperia™ device. This way, your device can connect to the internet without having to use its own connection. This feature is useful when you are out and about and your device doesn't have or support a cellular or Wi-Fi connection on your tablet - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 42
Android Beam functions are activated on both your Xperia™ devices and have an active internet connection. 2 Tablet: From your Homescreen, tap > Xperia Link > Add device, then follow the instructions to complete the setup. Once the setup is complete, a QR Code™ appears on the screen services when - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 43
To disconnect from a virtual private network 1 Drag the status bar downwards. 2 Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off. 43 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 44
Tap Settings > Accounts > Add account, then select the account you want to add. 3 Follow the instructions to create an account, or sign in if you already have an account. To synchronize manually with an online account 1 From your Homescreen, tap > Settings > Accounts. 2 Under Accounts, tap the name - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 45
To Change the Settings of an EAS Account 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Email, and then tap . 3 Tap Settings, select an EAS account, and then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Tap - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 46
. To view information about your device 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About tablet. To Activate the Screen Using Tap to Wake Up Mode 1 Be sure that Tap to Wake Up mode is turned on. To turn it on, tap Settings > Display, then drag the slider beside Tap to wake up to - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 47
and decide how long your device will be in Do not disturb mode manually. You can also preset when your device will be in Do not disturb mode automatically. No time limit Keep the device silent until you manually turn the sound back on. For one hour Keep the device silent for one - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 48
battery performance. To Enable Vibrate on Touch 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Other sounds. 3 Drag the slider beside Vibrate on touch to the On position. The phone now vibrates when you tap soft keys. To adjust the idle time before the screen turns - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 49
Screen 1 On the pinned screen, touch and hold and at the same time. 2 Release both buttons. If you selected a security option when you activated the screen . If you have used another Android version previously, most apps will have apps to work as intended. In such cases, a dialog will inform you. To - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 50
Apps. 3 Tap and find App links. 4 Select the app for which you want to set the supported links. 5 Set the App links property to Open in this app option. Resetting Your Applications You can reset an application or clear application data if your application stops responding or causes issues with your - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 51
then tap Open by default > CLEAR DEFAULTS. The option to clear the application default setting is not available for all applications or services. Daydream Daydream is an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colors, photos or a slideshow while your device is docked or charging and the - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 52
Scroll up and down to select the desired date. 6 Tap OK. To Set the Time Manually 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time. 3 turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption. To turn on X-Reality™ for mobile 1 From your Home screen - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 53
the sound settings manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 normalizer to the right. Noise cancellation Your device supports noise canceling headsets. By using a noise canceling . To ensure optimal performance, noise canceling headsets from Sony are recommended. To Use a Noise-Canceling Headset 1 - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 54
locks and an icon representing the newly added user appears in the top-right corner. 6 Unlock the screen by swiping upward. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the account for the new user. In cases where the person using the new account wants to set up the account but is not available - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 55
up a screen lock and select an option about how to display notifications on your lockscreen. Please follow the on-screen instructions you are previous session. Each user can set their own lockscreen. See Screen Lock on the 10 page. Settings for Multiple User Accounts There are three different types - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 56
Insert a new line or confirm text input. 3 Switch between lower case , upper case , and caps . For some languages, this key is used to between the full keyboard and a smaller keyboard 1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap , or . 2 Select a keyboard. Tap and hold , then drag - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 57
enter text using voice input 1 Open the on-screen keyboard. 2 Tap . When appears, speak to enter text. 3 When you're done, tap again. The suggested text appears. 4 Edit the text manually if necessary. To make the keyboard appear and enter text manually, tap . Editing text You can select, cut, copy - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 58
. There is also a Personalization guide that runs you through the most Xperia™ Chinese keyboard or the Xperia™ Japanese keyboard. To access the on-screen keyboard settings 1 When you enter text using the on-screen using the Latin alphabet are supported. 1 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 59
. 2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Use my writing style and select an option. To Select a Keyboard Layout Variant Layout variants for the on-screen keyboard may not be available for all writing languages. You can select different keyboard layouts for each writing language. 1 When you enter text - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 60
device. Xperia™ Transfer, which you can access from within the Xperia™ Companion software, supports cellular devices that run on iOS/ iCloud and Android™. If the Xperia™ Companion software if it is not automatically launched, and then click Xperia™ Transfer and follow the relevant instructions to - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 61
contacts. 4 Select the files that you want to import and tap OK. To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology 1 Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is set to visible. 2 When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downward - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 62
then tap . 2 Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap . 3 Edit the desired information. 4 When you are done, tap SAVE. Some synchronization services do not allow you to edit contact details. To Associate a Picture with a Contact 1 From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap the contact that - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 63
then tap . 2 Tap the contact whose details you want to send. 3 Tap , then tap Share. 4 Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. To send several contacts at once 1 From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Mark several. 3 Mark the contacts you want to - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 64
To separate linked contacts 1 From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap the linked contact that you want to edit, then tap . 3 Tap Unlink contact > Unlink. Backing Up Contacts You can use a memory card or a USB storage device to back up contacts. See Transferring contacts on page 60 for more - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 65
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup. For some email services, you may need to contact your email service provider for for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually. 5 When you are finished, tap Next. Sending and Receiving - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 66
to open. To View All Folders for One Email Account 1 From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Email. 2 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then select the account you want to check. 3 Under the account you want to check, select Show all folders. 66 This is - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 67
you want to set an Out of Office auto-reply. 4 Tap Out of office. 5 Drag the slider beside Out of office to the right to turn on the function. 6 If needed, mark the Set time range checkbox and set the time range for the auto reply. 7 Enter your Out of Office - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 68
8 List of email messages 9 Write an email message To Learn More About Gmail™ • When the Gmail application is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, and then find and tap Help. 68 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 69
Xperia™ Companion for Windows at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion/ or Xperia™ Companion for Mac at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion-mac/. The Music application may not support and hold to fast forward within the current song 10 Play or pause a song 11 Tap to go - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 70
songs in shuffle mode To Play a Song Using the Music Application 1 From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right. 3 Select a music category. 4 Tap a song to play it. You might not be able to play copyright-protected items. Verify that you have - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 71
all subscribed or downloaded files in Podcast 10 Open the settings menu for the Music application 11 Open the support menu for the Music application To open , tap Home. • When the Music homescreen menu is open, tap on the screen to the right of the menu. To delete a song 1 From the Music homescreen - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 72
an application from the list, then follow the on-screen instructions. You can also share albums and playlists in the manually, drag the frequency band buttons up or down. To adjust the sound automatically, tap and select a style. To turn on the Surround sound feature 1 Open the Music home screen - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 73
service are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers. TrackID™ can be connected to music streaming services song is recognized by the TrackID™ service, the results appear on the screen. To return to the TrackID™ start screen, tap . To View Artist Information - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 74
View menu options 7 Frequency band - drag left or right to move between channels 8 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel 9 Tuning dial 10 A saved favorite channel 11 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel To listen to the FM radio 1 Connect a headset or a set of headphones - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 75
, or a list of possible tracks. 3 Press to return the FM Radio. The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Favorite radio channels To save a channel as a favorite 1 When the radio is open - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 76
the camera, touch and hold the camera icon 3 After the camera opens, tap . , then drag it to the left. To Take a Photo by Touching the Screen 1 Activate the camera. 2 Tap . 3 Drag the Touch capture slider to the right. 4 Point the camera toward the subject. 5 To take a photo, tap any area on - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 77
face closest to the camera. You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus. To turn on face detection 1 Swipe the screen to select Manual capturing mode. 2 Tap . 3 Find and tap Focus mode > Face detection. To take a photo using face detection 1 When the camera is open - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 78
appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the geographical position has not been found. When appears, geotagging is turned on and the auto Optimize your settings to suit any scene. Manual Adjust camera settings manually. Background defocus Blur the background of your photos - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 79
manually Timeshift Burst 1 Activate the camera. 2 Swipe the screen to go to , and then select . 3 can use the Face in Picture mode to turn on the front and main cameras at the same own camera and one from a connected Xperia™ device or a Sony camera that supports NFC and Wi-Fi Direct™ technology. - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 80
, and follow the instructions to complete the installation. Quick Launch Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked. Launch touch the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. Sound Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 81
White Balance This setting, which is only available in Manual capturing mode, adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions. It also allows you to adjust the exposure manually in the -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV range. For example, you can - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 82
you want to view on widescreen displays. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Self-Timer With the self-timer you can take a avoid shaking the camera when taking photos. On (10 sec.) Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken. On (2 sec.) - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 83
too bright. Multi Divides the image into multiple regions, and measures each region to determine a well-balanced exposure. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Preview You can choose to preview photos just after you shoot them. Unlimited The preview of the photo or video appears - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 84
settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo. Off The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually. Soft skin Take photos of faces using an enhanced beauty effect. Soft snap Use for shooting photos against a soft background. Anti motion blur Use for - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 85
be in the video. You can also use the self-timer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when recording videos. On (10 sec.) Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record. On (2 sec.) Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 86
The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually. Soft snap Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds. Landscape -moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good, to improve the video quality - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 87
lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. 87 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 88
photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or video. If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways, you can enable this by tappingRotate the contents of the screen under Settings > Display > When device is rotated. To change the size of the - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 89
use a photo as wallpaper 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > Use as > Wallpaper. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. To rotate a photo 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 2 Tap Rotate, then select an - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 90
turn on the photo analysis feature 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Album. 3 Drag the left edge of the Album home screen . To Apply Special Effects to a Photo 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 2 If prompted, select Photo editor. 3 Tap , - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 91
. 4 To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. To Set the Saturation Level of Colors in a Photo 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 2 If prompted, select Photo editor. 3 Tap , then select an option. 4 To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 92
on devices in the same network 10 Open the settings menu for the Album application 11 Open web support 12 View photos and videos on the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed. 4 - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 93
the screen to display the toolbars. 2 Tap , then tap Add geotag to open the map screen. 3 Tap on the map to set the location for the photo. 4 To reset the location photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until its frame turns blue, then tap the desired location on the map. 2 Tap OK. To - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 94
all the controls. 2 Tap > Throw. 3 Select an external device on which to play the video. If there is no external device available, follow the on-screen instructions to add one. To change settings in Video 1 From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Video. 2 Drag the left edge of the - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 95
computer, use Xperia™ Companion to organize content and transfer video files to your device. Managing video content To get movie information manually 1 Make sure tap , then find and tap Video. 2 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Video homescreen menu, and then browse to the - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 96
Creator. If no photos or videos are saved on your device, no functionality is available when you open the Movie Creator application. To turn off Movie Creator notifications 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Movie Creator. 3 Tap , then tap Settings and deactivate Notifications. To disable - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 97
screen of your device on the TV screen. MHL and HDMI™ cables and adaptors are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all types of MHL and HDMI™ cables and adaptors are supported a display or TV that supports Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™. To mirror the screen of another Xperia™ device on your own - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 98
TV Screen 1 TV: Follow the instructions in the User Guide of your TV to turn on the Screen mirroring function. 2 Your device: From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Screen mirroring. 4 Tap Start. 5 Tap OK and select a device. Your TV must support Screen mirroring - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 99
left edge of the Album home screen to the right, and tap TV, computer or tablet can act as and then tap Media server. 4 To turn on the Share media function, drag the instructions for setting up file sharing using DLNA™ differ depending on the client device. Refer to your client device User guide - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 100
on the device. Refer to the user guide of the DMR device for more information photos or videos you want to view. 5 Tap the screen to display the toolbar, then tap and select a DMR adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device. 100 This - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 101
accessories. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by guide. To Connect a DUALSHOCK™4 Wireless Controller to your Device 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Device connection > DUALSHOCK™4. 3 Tap Pair controller, and then follow the on-screen instructions - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 102
the on-off switch beside NFC. To share a contact with another device using NFC 1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. 2 To view contacts, go to your Homescreen, tap , then tap . 3 Tap the contact that you want to share. 4 Hold your device - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 103
that your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is active. 2 Place your device over Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User Guide 10 meters (33 feet), with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to manually - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 104
the generic passcode 0000. If this does not work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth® device to get the device passcode. You do not need Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. 4 Drag the slider beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth® function. A list of available Bluetooth® devices appears. 5 - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 105
Select a share or send menu item. 5 In the menu that appears, select Bluetooth. 6 Turn on Bluetooth™, if you are asked to do so. 7 Tap the name of the receiving device same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode. 10 Receiving device: Accept the incoming item. If needed, drag the - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 106
social networking app opens, for example, Facebook; With Smart Connect™, you can also manage accessories such as Xperia™ SmartTags or a watch from the Sony SmartWatch series. Refer to the User guide of the specific accessory for more information. If you are using a device with multiple users, you - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 107
Xperia™ SmartTags, a SmartWatch series watch, or a wireless headset from Sony , tap OK to close the introduction screen. 2 Tap Accessories, then tap . 3 Turn on the Bluetooth® function if it your device with health and fitness products that also support ANT+™ technology. For example, if you go running - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 108
. You can download a range of applications from Google Play™ that support ANT+™ sport, fitness, and health devices. For information about ANT+™ All of your installed payment services are put together to be viewed and managed. Note that when making a payment, you must first turn on the NFC function - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 109
to find out where you are, you need to enable location services. To Enable or Disable Location Services 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings more detailed information about how to use this application, go to http://support.google.com and click the "Maps for mobile" link. The Google - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 110
address to change to another network address in case the same network address is being used by other services such as Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi, and then try again. Airplane mode In Airplane mode, the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment. However - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 111
online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear Day view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in. 111 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 112
want to add. For more information about how to enable location services, see Using location services on the 109 page. To change weather forecast settings in the as the alarm signal. The alarm does not sound if your device is turned off. The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 113
. To Edit an Existing Alarm 1 Open the Clock application, and then tap the alarm you want to edit. 2 Make the desired changes. 3 Tap Save. To Turn an Alarm On or Off • Open the Clock application, and then drag the slider next to the alarm to the On or Off position. To - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 114
To Set the Side Keys Behavior 1 Open the Clock application, and then select the alarm you want to edit. 2 Tap Side keys behavior, and then select the desired behavior of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm. 3 Tap Save. 114 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 115
an experimental feature and may affect device performance. TalkBack TalkBack is a screen reader service for visually impaired users. TalkBack uses spoken feedback to describe any events or actions performed on your Android device. TalkBack describes the user interface and reads out software errors - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 116
To disable TalkBack 1 From your Homescreen, double-tap . 2 Find and double-tap Settings > Accessibility> TalkBack. 3 Double-tap the on-off switch and then double-tap OK. 116 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 117
on your device to browse User Guides, troubleshooting guides, and to find information about software updates and other product-related information. To Access the Support Application 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap , then select the required support item. Connect to the internet when - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 118
Erase everything. Your device does not revert to an earlier software version of Android™ when you perform a factory data reset. If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN, or pattern, you can use the device repair feature in Xperia™ Companion to erase the security layer. You need to provide your - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 119
have frozen, restarts repeatedly or doesn't start at all after you updated the Xperia™ software or after you performed a software repair or a factory data reset, try forcing the device to shut down then try turning it back on. If the problem still exists, force the device to shut down then perform - Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet | Help Guide - Page 120
DEVICE (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONTACTS, MUSIC TRACKS, AND PICTURES) ARISING OUT OF ANY UPDATE OF YOUR DEVICE BY ANY OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN THIS USER GUIDE OR DOCUMENTATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY MOBILE OR ITS SUPPLIERS' TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES AND CAUSES
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Xperia
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Z2 Tablet
SGP511/SGP512