Sony SGPT12 Series Reference guide

Sony Tablet Help guide SGPT12 Series

Read This First

Turning On Your Tablet Device

Shutting Down Your Tablet Device

Turning the Screen On/Off (Sleep Mode)

Notes on Using the AC Adapter

Charging the Battery

Notes on Using the Battery

How to Use the Touch Screen

Notes on the Screen

Handling the Touch Screen

Starting Wi-Fi Communications

Notes on Using the Wi-Fi Function

About the Bluetooth(R) Function

Communicating with Another Bluetooth(R) Device

Stopping Bluetooth(R) Communications

Notes on Using the Bluetooth(R) Function

About Bluetooth(R) Security

About the GPS Function

Enabling the Location Information

Disabling the Location Information

Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card

Notes on Using SD Memory Cards

Notes on SD Memory Cards

Connecting a USB Device

Notes on Connecting Your Tablet Device and a Computer with a USB Cable

Using the Tablet Device with the Cradle

Adjusting the Cradle Angle

Parts and Controls (Tablet Device)

Parts and Controls (Cradle)

Checking the Supplied Items

Caring for Your Tablet Device

Online Support Websites

Notes on Holding Your Tablet Device

Resetting Your Tablet Device

Attaching the Strap to Your Tablet Device

About Sample Data

Reducing Battery Consumption

Notes on Using Voice Communications Apps

Notes on Geomagnetic Sensor

Using the Built-in Camera

Notes on the Built-in Camera

Checking the Android Version

Updating Android to the Latest Version

Enjoying Full-scale Games

Enjoying Video Content

Enjoying Music Content

Enjoying Digital Books

Viewing Apps Recommended by Sony

Searching for Apps

Enjoying Video, Music or Photo Content on Other Devices

Operating Various AV Devices on Your Tablet Device

Sharing Exciting Experiences via Social Network

About the Home Screen

Adding Apps or Widgets to the Home Screen

Favorites

Application Launcher and Widgets

About the Notification Panel

Rotating the Screen

Quick Search

Locking the Screen

Displaying Recent Apps

Entering Text

Using the On-screen Keyboard

Cutting and Pasting Text

Google Account

Changing the Settings

Before Use

List of Apps

Browser

Camera

Calculator

Calendar

People

Desk clock

Music player

Video player

What You Can Do Over the Home Network

About DLNA

Preparing the Home Network

Playing Back Content Stored on Another Device (Server)

Playing Content on other Devices by Sending (Throwing) it

File transfer

Remote control

Social Feed Reader

Registering a Twitter or Facebook account

Switching the Posts (Article) Displayed

Reading and Writing the Post (Article)

Searching for Posts (Articles) or Friends

Select App

Gallery

Video Unlimited

Music Unlimited

Personal Space

Reader

MediaRemote

Ustream

Zinio

Evernote

HD Games

Foursquare

Crackle

chumby for Sony Tablet S

About Backup

Wi-Fi checker

Copying Data on a Computer to Your Tablet Device

Supported Formats

Using Media Go

About PS Store

Using a Controller of the PlayStation(R)3 System

Playing Back Music Content on Multiple Devices (PARTY STREAMING)

Registration

Trademarks

Specifications

Support for PlayStation(R) in general

The tablet device does not turn on.

The tablet device starts up slowly.

The battery does not charge.

The charge indicator does not light.

Battery consumption increases.

The charge indicator blinks.

Heat builds up in the tablet device and the AC adapter while the tablet device is in use or being charged.

The screen is dark.

There is a point that is not displayed properly on the screen.

A Bluetooth(R) device was not found.

Your tablet device gets slow/is not performing as expected.

Your tablet device does not work.

To reset your tablet device.

The sound from the speaker is distorted.

The screen brightness is not stable.

The screen brightness cannot be adjusted.

Automatic adjustment of the screen brightness does not work as expected.

The screen disappears/darkens unexpectedly.

The touch screen does not work as expected.

The date and time are reset.

To erase the tap sound (operation sound).

The screen does not rotate when you turn your tablet device.

To turn off screen rotation.

To deactivate the lock function/to use your tablet device without locking the screen.

The sound from the built-in speaker is interrupted when the screen is rotated.

A headset cannot be used.

The file cannot be displayed/be played back.

The video is interrupted/is jumpy/is not synchronized with the audio.

Your tablet device cannot receive GPS signals or takes a long time for the positioning.

The results of GPS positioning may be different from the actual location.

The photos and movies taken with the camera are blurry.

You cannot send (Throw) content to another device and play it back with the DLNA app.

Your tablet device cannot learn with the Remote control app.

Some applications are not displayed in the selected language.

Some applications cannot be uninstalled.

A website for mobile phones or smartphones is displayed.

Your tablet device cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network.

Read This First

Congratulations on your purchase of a Sony tablet device.

This help guide explains how to operate your tablet device and apps. Before you start using your tablet device,

read the supplied Important Information (safety instructions).

Charging the battery

The battery charge level may be low when you purchase your tablet device. Charge the battery before you start

using your tablet device [Details].

About software update

When you update the software, be sure to install the latest version of each app. Otherwise some apps may not

start.

Related Topic

Online Support Websites

Google Account

Turning On Your Tablet Device

Note

Before turning on, see “Notes on Using the AC Adapter” [Details].

1. Connect your tablet device to an AC outlet (wall socket) [Details].

2. Press and hold the power button for three seconds.

Your tablet device will turn on. When you turn on your tablet device for the first time, see “Before Use”

[Details].

Related Topic

Shutting Down Your Tablet Device

Turning the Screen On/Off (Sleep Mode)

Notes on Using the AC Adapter

Charging the Battery

Notes on Using the Battery

Reducing Battery Consumption

Shutting Down Your Tablet Device

Note

Before shutting down your tablet device, see “Notes on Using the AC Adapter” [Details].

1. Press and hold the power button until a list appears.

2. Tap [OK].

The tablet device will automatically turn off in a few seconds.

Note

To avoid losing unsaved data or causing your tablet device to malfunction, be sure to shut down your tablet

device properly as described above.

If you cannot shut down your tablet device as described above, press and hold the power button for about 10

seconds to force it to shut down.

If you cannot force your tablet device to shut down, press the reset button (hole) [Details].

Related Topic

Turning On Your Tablet Device

Turning the Screen On/Off (Sleep Mode)

Notes on Using the AC Adapter

Charging the Battery

Notes on Using the Battery

Reducing Battery Consumption

Turning the Screen On/Off (Sleep Mode)

You can turn off the screen (sleep mode) when you are not using your tablet device.

1. Press the power button.

The screen goes to sleep. To deactivate sleep mode and turn on the screen, press the power button again.

Hint

You can set the time until the screen automatically goes to sleep when the tablet device has not been

operated for a given amount of time. Tap [ Apps & Widgets] - [ Settings] - [Display] - [Sleep], and select

the desired time interval before going to sleep.

You can also make settings to lock the screen when it is turned on after deactivating sleep [Details].

Related Topic

Turning On Your Tablet Device

Shutting Down Your Tablet Device

Notes on Using the AC Adapter

Charging the Battery

Notes on Using the Battery

Reducing Battery Consumption

Notes on Using the AC Adapter

Use the AC adapter supplied with your tablet device or a genuine Sony AC adapter. Do not use any other AC

adapter as it may cause malfunctions.

Do not connect the AC adapter to a power conversion device such as a travel power converter. Doing so may

cause overheating or a malfunction.

If the AC adapter cable becomes damaged or broken, do not use it.

Use the AC adapter supplied with your tablet device when using a designated Sony cradle (SGPDS1, sold

separately) for your tablet device.

Related Topic

Turning On Your Tablet Device

Shutting Down Your Tablet Device

Turning the Screen On/Off (Sleep Mode)

Charging the Battery

Notes on Using the Battery

Reducing Battery Consumption

Charging the Battery

The battery is charged when your tablet device is plugged in. The charging time will vary depending on your

usage.

1. Plug the AC power cord (mains lead) into the AC adapter.

2. Plug the AC power cord (mains lead) into an AC outlet (wall socket).

3. Turn over your tablet device, and then plug the AC adapter into the tablet device charge connector in the

direction shown below.

The charge indicator is lit according to the battery charging condition of your tablet device.

Hint

Using the designated Sony cradle (SGPDS1, sold separately) for your tablet device allows you to charge the

battery easier.

On the charge indicator

The charge indicator lights up in different colors, depending on the remaining battery level.

Red: The battery needs to be charged.

Yellow (orange): Insufficiently charged.

Green: Sufficiently charged.

Note

The charge indicator blinks in red when the remaining battery is getting low during operation.

Related Topic

Turning On Your Tablet Device

Shutting Down Your Tablet Device

Turning the Screen On/Off (Sleep Mode)

Notes on Using the AC Adapter

Notes on Using the Battery

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