Sony Tablet device Reference guide

Tablet Device Help Guide

Read This First

Downloading the Help guide

Turning On or Shutting Down Your Tablet Device

Turning the Screen On/Off (Sleep Mode)

Setting the Time that Elapses Before the Screen Turns Off (Goes to Sleep)

Notes on Using the AC Adapter

Charging the Battery

Notes on Charging

Touch Screen Operations

Notes on the Screen

Turning On/Off the Wi-Fi Function

Connecting to Wi-Fi

Connecting by Pressing the WPS Button on the Wi-Fi Router

Connecting from the Wi-Fi Network List

Notes on Using the Wi-Fi Function

Turning On/Off the Bluetooth Function

Paring with a Bluetooth Device

Notes on Using the Bluetooth Function

Using Location Services

Notes on GPS Function

Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card

Notes on SD Memory Cards

Compatibility of SD Memory Cards

Connecting a USB Compatible Device

Connecting to a Computer

Using the Tablet Device with the Cradle

Adjusting the Cradle Angle

Parts and Controls (Tablet device)

Parts and Controls (Cradle)

Checking the Supplied Items

Notes on Holding Your Tablet Device

Resetting Your Tablet Device

Reverting to Factory Default (Initializing Data)

Attaching the Strap to Your Tablet Device

How to Maintain Battery Life

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

Notes on Using Voice Communications Apps

Notes on Use

Checking the Android Version

Updating Android to the Latest Version

Using the Home Screen

Sharing the Tablet Device with Family or Friends (Guest Mode)

Switching to Guest Mode

Adding Apps or Widgets to the Home Screen

Using the Apps & Widgets List

Using “Small Apps”

Searching with Google

Confirming Download or Update Information on the Status Bar

Configuring Screen Rotation

Configuring to Lock the Screen

Entering Text

Selecting Text

Configuring a Google Account

Backing Up Data on Your Tablet Device

Importing Content from Your Computer

Supported Formats

Using a Controller of the PlayStation(R)3 System

Using a Controller of the PlayStation(R)3 System with a Wired Connection

Using a Controller of the PlayStation(R)3 System with a Bluetooth Connection

Changing the Settings

Checking the Free Space

Synchronizing the Account

List of Apps

Using the Calendar

Shooting Photos/Movies

Notes on Recorded Photos/Movies

Configuring an E-mail Account

Composing/Sending an E-mail

Receiving/Deleting E-mails

Browsing Websites

Adding Bookmarks

Accessing Sites from Bookmarks/Access History

Using the Calculator

Registering Contacts

Grouping/Joining Contacts

Displaying the Clock

Importing/Exporting Contents from an SD Memory Card

Using Your Tablet Device as a Remote Control

Registering the Remote Control

Programming Operations in the Remote Control (Macro Function)

Sharing Moving Experiences via Social Networks

Registering an Account with the Social Feed Reader

Adding/Deleting an Account for the Social Feed Reader

Setting Filters for the Social Feed Reader

Reading/Writing Posts on the Social Feed Reader

Searching for Posts (Articles) or Friends on the Social Feed Reader

Using Sony Select

Playing Photos/Videos

Sharing Photos/Videos

Editing Photos

Checking the Wi-Fi Connection

Reading Digital Books

Registration

Movies

WALKMAN

Album

Socialife

Using the “Video Unlimited” Video Delivery Service

Using the “Music Unlimited” Music Delivery Service

Using “Gmail”

Searching for Apps

Using “MediaRemote”

Using “Media Go”

Support for PlayStation(R) in General

Purchasing Games from PS Store

Ustream

Zinio

Evernote

Foursquare

Crackle

chumby for Sony Tablet S

Top HD Games - Gameloft

PlayMemories Online

Xperia Link

Trademarks

Specifications

The tablet device does not turn on.

The tablet device starts up slowly.

The battery does not charge.

The charge indicator does not appear.

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.

Some points on the screen are not displayed properly.

A Bluetooth(R) device was not found.

Your tablet device becomes slow or is not performing as expected.

Your tablet device does not work.

Your tablet device needs to be reset.

The sound from the speaker is distorted.

The screen brightness is not stable.

The screen brightness cannot be adjusted.

The screen brightness does not adjust automatically as expected.

The screen disappears/darkens unexpectedly.

The touch screen does not work as expected.

The date and time are reset.

You want to turn off the tap sound (operation sound).

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

You want to turn off screen rotation.

You want to deactivate the lock screen function/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.

A file cannot be displayed or does not play.

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 positioning.

The results of GPS positioning are different from the actual location.

The photos and movies taken with the camera are blurry.

The Remote control app will not learn certain operations.

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

This Help guide is for Android version 4.0.3 (release5).

Congratulations on your purchase of a Sony tablet device.

Before you start using your tablet device, read the supplied Important Information (safety instructions). This Help

guide explains how to operate your tablet device and apps. You can download the Help guide (PDF file) to the

tablet device [Details].

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 (Android version) updates

When you update the software (Android version), be sure to install the latest version of each app. Otherwise,

some apps may not start. To find a newer version of apps, check Play Store [Details].

About Google account

Having a Google account enables you to use Google services such as Google Play Store (free registration).

Using a Google account, you can sync Google services you use on your computer, or other devices with apps on

the tablet device such as mail, calendar and user applications [Details].

Note

Some models are not available in some countries/regions.

Related Topic

Downloading the Help guide

Charging the Battery

Configuring a Google Account

Checking the Android Version

Searching for Apps

Downloading the Help guide

You can download the PDF Help guide to your tablet device.

Install the Reader by Sony app or another PDF reader app to view the PDF file on your tablet device.

1. Tap “Download Help guide (PDF file)” from the top page of the Help guide.

2. After downloading the Help guide has finished and appears on the status bar at the bottom right of the

screen, tap the status bar.

The notification panel is displayed.

3. Tap “helpguide_pdf.pdf.”

Select and tap an application with which to view the PDF file, and the Help guide will be displayed.

Hint

You can also display the Help guide by tapping [ Apps & Widgets] - [ Downloads] and selecting

“helpguide_pdf.pdf.”

Related Topic

Searching for Apps

Confirming Download or Update Information on the Status Bar

Turning On or Shutting Down Your Tablet Device

Turning on your tablet device

1. Charge the tablet device.

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

When you use the tablet device for the first time, set up the tablet device by following the on-screen

instructions.

Note

In the default setting, if you do not operate the tablet device for a certain period of time, the screen turns off

and becomes locked. Press the power button again to display the screen, and then unlock it.

Shutting down your tablet device

It is recommended that you turn off (shut down) the tablet device if you will not use it for a long time.

1. Press and hold the power button until a confirmation screen appears.

2. Tap [OK].

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

Note

If you turn off the tablet device while downloading or transferring data, that data may be damaged.

If your tablet device will not shut down by following the procedure 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).

Related Topic

Parts and Controls (Tablet device)

Charging the Battery

Turning the Screen On/Off (Sleep Mode)

Setting the Time that Elapses Before the Screen Turns Off (Goes to Sleep)

Resetting Your Tablet Device

Turning the Screen On/Off (Sleep Mode)

In the default setting, if you do not operate the tablet device for a certain period of time, the screen turns off and

becomes locked. To turn on the screen, press the power button to display the screen, and then unlock it.

When you are not using the tablet device, you can turn off the screen (switch to sleep mode) manually.

1. Press the power button.

The screen goes to sleep. The power is not completely turned off. To deactivate sleep mode and turn on the

screen, press the power button again, then unlock the screen.

Hint

You can change the time that elapses before the screen turns off (goes to sleep). You can prevent the screen

from becoming locked and also change the pattern for the screen lock.

Related Topic

Setting the Time that Elapses Before the Screen Turns Off (Goes to Sleep)

Configuring to Lock the Screen

Setting the Time that Elapses Before the Screen Turns Off (Goes

to Sleep)

In the default setting, the screen automatically goes to sleep if the tablet device has not been operated for a

certain period. You can change the time that elapses before the screen turns off.

1. Tap [ Apps & Widgets] - [ Settings] - [Display] - [Sleep].

2. Select and tap the time that elapses before your tablet device goes to sleep.

Hint

You can set the screen to not turn off even after the set time elapses only when charging. Tap [ Apps &

Widgets] - [ Settings] - [Developer options], and then add a check mark on [Stay awake].

Related Topic

Changing the Settings

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.

Cease using the AC adapter cable if it becomes damaged.

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

separately) for your tablet device.

Related Topic

Notes on Charging

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