Sony Xperia Tablet S Reference guide

Tablet Help Guide

Read This First

Downloading the Help Guide

Turning On or Shutting Down Your Tablet

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

Pairing with a Bluetooth Device

Notes on Using the Bluetooth Function

Enabling Mobile Communications (SGPT13)

Disabling Mobile Communications (SGPT13)

Inserting/Removing a SIM Card (SGPT13)

Notes on the SIM Card (SGPT13)

Setting Up an Access Point (SGPT13)

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

Connecting to an HDMI Compatible Device

Parts and Controls

Checking the Supplied Items

Notes on Holding Your Tablet

Resetting Your Tablet

Reverting to Factory Default (Initializing Data)

How to Maintain Battery Life

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

Notes on Using Voice Communications Apps (SGPT13)

Notes on Use

Splash-proof Performance

Checking the Android Version

Updating the System Software to the Latest Version

Using the Home Screen

Sharing the Tablet with Family or Friends (Guest Mode)

Switching to “Guest Mode”

Adding Apps or Widgets to the Home Screen

Using the Apps and Widgets

Using “Small apps”

Searching with Google

Using “Google Now”

Confirming Download or Update Information on the Status Bar

Configuring Screen Rotation

Configuring to Lock the Screen

Entering Text

Selecting Text

Using a Keyboard Connected via USB or Bluetooth

Configuring a Google Account

Backing Up Data on Your Tablet

Importing Content from Your Computer

Supported Formats

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

Browsing the 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 as a Remote Control

Registering the Remote Control

Programming Operations in the Remote Control (Macro Function)

Setting the Audio Output Sound

Using the “App Selector” with the Tablet Attached to the Dock Speaker

Using “Sony Select”

Playing Photos/Videos

Sharing Photos/Videos

Editing Photos

Checking the Wi-Fi Connection

Reading Digital Books

Registration

Registering Your Tablet

Movies

WALKMAN

Album

Socialife

Scrapbook

Using the “Video Unlimited” Video Delivery Service

Using the “Music Unlimited” Music Delivery Service

Using “Gmail”

Searching for Apps

Using “MediaRemote”

Using “TV SideView”

Using “Media Go”

PSM

Zinio

Evernote

Crackle

Top HD Games - Gameloft

PlayMemories Online

Xperia Link

Xperia Games

Skype

OfficeSuite Viewer

AccuWeather

Netflix

Hulu Plus

Totalmovie

NetMovies

Trademarks

Specifications

The tablet does not turn on.

The tablet 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 and the AC adapter while the tablet 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 becomes slow or is not performing as expected.

Your tablet does not work.

Your tablet needs to be initialized.

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.

You want to turn off screen rotation.

You want to deactivate the lock screen function/use your tablet without locking the screen.

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

A file cannot be displayed or does not play.

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

Your tablet 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 apps are not displayed in the selected language.

Some apps cannot be uninstalled.

A website for mobile phones or smartphones is displayed.

You cannot use Internet telephone or voice chat. (SGPT13)

Your tablet cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network.

Read This First

This help guide is for Android version 4.1.1.

Congratulations on your purchase of an Xperia(TM) Tablet S.

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

explains how to operate your tablet and apps. You can download the help guide (PDF file) to the tablet [Details].

Charging the battery

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

your tablet [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 Google Play.

About Google account

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

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

the tablet such as [Email], [Calendar] and user apps.

Note

Some models are not available in some countries/regions.

Related Topic

Downloading the Help Guide

Charging the Battery

Configuring a Google Account

Synchronizing the Account

Checking the Android Version

Searching for Apps

Downloading the Help Guide

You can download the PDF help guide to your tablet.

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

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

Downloading starts.

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 app with which to view the PDF file, and the help guide will be displayed.

Hint

You can also display the help guide after downloading it. Tap [ Apps & Widgets] - [ Downloads] and

select “helpguide_pdf.pdf.”

Related Topic

Searching for Apps

Confirming Download or Update Information on the Status Bar

Turning On or Shutting Down Your Tablet

Turning on your tablet

1. Charge the tablet.

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

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

Note

In the default setting, if you do not operate the tablet 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

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

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

2. Tap [Power off].

3. Tap [OK].

The tablet will automatically turn off in a few seconds.

Note

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

If you cannot shut down your tablet, please reset it.

Related Topic

Parts and Controls

Charging the Battery

Turning the Screen On/Off (Sleep Mode)

Configuring to Lock the Screen

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

Resetting Your Tablet

Turning the Screen On/Off (Sleep Mode)

In the default setting, if you do not operate the tablet 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, 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 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 goes to sleep.

Related Topic

Changing the Settings

Notes on Using the AC Adapter

Use the AC adapter supplied with your tablet 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.

Do not use a damaged AC power cord (mains lead)* or USB cable for Multi Port to connect your tablet with

the AC adapter.

* You do not need an AC power cord (mains lead) in some countries.

Related Topic

Notes on Charging

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