Sony SGPT11 manual

Sony Tablet Help guide SGPT11 Series Read This First Turning On Your Tablet Device Shutting Down Your Tablet Device Turning On/Off the Screen 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[...]

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 Saving the Battery Consumption Notes on Using Voice Communications Apps Notes on Geomagnetic Sensor Using the Built -in Camera Notes on the Bui[...]

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 Readi[...]

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 th[...]

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[...]

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, and the Google Android operating system will subsequently launch. When you turn o[...]

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, b[...]

Turning On/Off the Screen You can turn off the screen when you are not using your tablet device. 1 . Press the power button. The screen is turned off. To turn on the screen, press the power button again. Hint You can set the time until the screen automatically turns off when the tablet device has not been operated for a given amount of time. Tap [ [...]

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 da[...]

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 d[...]

Notes on Using the Battery About the battery For your safety, use only the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) for battery charging. Depending on the ambient temperature or how to use your tablet device, the battery may not be charged, or it may take a long time to charge the battery. Do not charge the battery near fire or in direct sunlight. The t[...]

How to Use the Touch Screen Tap Selects an icon or option. Tapping twice quickly allows you to zoom in or out images or other screen items. Tap & hold Opens an option menu. Drag Moves an item or scrolls a page slowly. Flick Scrolls a page quickly. Pinch Zooms in or out.[...]

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Notes on the Screen Notes on handling the touch screen and LCD screen are explained here. Notes on the touch screen Your tablet device uses a capacitive touch screen. Tap the screen directly with your fingertip. Do not scratch it or tap it with sharp objects such as a needle, pen, or fingernails. You cannot operate the touch screen with a stylus. I[...]

Handling the Touch Screen Use a soft, dry or slightly moistened cloth to wipe the surface of the touch screen. Rubbing the surface hard with a dry cloth may damage the screen. Do not use chemicals or detergents.[...]

Starting Wi - Fi Communications You first need to establish Wi - Fi communications between your tablet device and an access point. Make sure an access point is set up. See the operating instructions supplied with your access point for more information. After setting up Wi - Fi communications, follow the steps below to turn on the Wi -Fi setting on [...]

Notes on Using the Wi - Fi Function Use of Wi - Fi products may be restricted by local regulations in some countries or regions. Wi - Fi devices work on the 2.4 GHz band, which is used by a variety of devices. Wi -Fi devices use technology to minimize radio interference from other devices that use the same band. However, radio interference may stil[...]

About the Bluetooth(R) Function You can establish wireless communications between your tablet device and other Bluetooth devices such as a computer, mobile phone, headset, Bluetooth headphone or wireless keyboard. You can transfer data between these devices without cables at a range of up to 33 feet / 10 meters in an open area. One Bluetooth device[...]

Communicating with Another Bluetooth(R) Device You can connect Bluetooth devices to your tablet device. Depending on the device, the procedure to establish connection may vary. Refer to the operating instructions of the Bluetooth device. For details on Bluetooth communication, see “ About the Bluetooth(R) Function ” [Details] . To turn on the B[...]

Stopping Bluetooth(R) Communications 1 . Tap the name of a paired device in the devices list you want to disconnect your tablet device from. 2 . Tap (Settings) - [Unpair]. Hint To save the battery consumption, turn off the Bluetooth power when not in use.[...]

Notes on Using the Bluetooth(R) Function Use of Bluetooth function may be restricted by local regulations in some countries or regions. The Bluetooth function may not work with some devices, depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by the manufacturer. Check the system requirements of the Bluetooth device before purchasing. Fo[...]

About Bluetooth(R) Security Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function that allows you to determine with whom you choose to communicate. With the authentication function, you can prevent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your tablet device. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password[...]

About the Wireless WAN The wireless WAN (Wide Area Network) enables you to make a data communication with a device in much wider area than Wi - Fi networks. You can connect to the Internet over mobile phone lines anytime and anywhere within the wireless WAN area. Note The wireless WAN antenna is built in to your tablet device. If you cover the ante[...]

Enabling Wireless WAN Communications 1 . Tap [ Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Wireless & networks] - [Mobile networks] - [Data enabled]. A check mark is put in the box for that setting. Note Make sure a SIM card is inserted before using the wireless WAN.[...]

Disabling Wireless WAN Communications 1 . Tap [ Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Wireless & networks] - [Mobile networks] - [Data enabled]. The check mark is removed from the box for that setting.[...]

Inserting/Removing a SIM Card To insert a SIM card 1 . Make sure all the cables are unplugged from your tablet device, and then shut down the tablet device [Details] . 2 . Turn over your tablet device, and then open the SIM card cover. 3 . Insert a pin or small paper clip (not supplied) into the SIM card eject hole. 4 . Eject the SIM tray. Note Mak[...]

5 . Place a SIM card on the SIM tray so that the cutout of the SIM card fits that of the SIM tray. Note Make sure there are no protrusions on the cutting surface after detaching the SIM card from its plastic package. Otherwise, the SIM card may not fit in the SIM tray. 6 . Insert the SIM tray. Note Make sure not to insert the SIM tray in the revers[...]

Notes on the SIM Card Make sure the power of your tablet device is turned off before inserting or removing the SIM card. Do not press the SIM card more than necessary when inserting or removing a SIM card. If you remove the SIM card right after using your tablet device, the SIM card may be warm. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. A[...]

Setting Up an Access Point To confirm the access point 1 . Tap [ Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Wireless & networks] - [Mobile networks] - [Access Point Names]. To add an access point 1 . Tap [ Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Wireless & networks] - [Mobile networks] - [Access Point Names]. 2 . Tap - [New APN]. 3 . Tap [Name], and enter a network profile n[...]

About the GPS Function The GPS (Global Positioning System) function provides location information by receiving signals from GPS satellites. You can see the location where you are, where you are going, or directions to a destination on Google Maps with your tablet device by using the GPS function. Note When other electronic devices are near your tab[...]

Enabling the Location Information You can set whether to receive location information via GPS satellites or wireless networks. 1 . Tap [ Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Location & security]. 2 . To enable reception of location information via wireless networks, tap [Use wireless networks]. To enable reception of location information via GPS satellites,[...]

Disabling the Location Information 1 . Tap [ Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Location & security]. 2 . Tap [Use wireless networks] or [Use GPS satellites], whichever is selected, to deactivate that method. The check mark is removed from the box for that setting.[...]

Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card Your tablet device is equipped with an SD memory card slot. You can use this slot to transfer data to and from digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. The SD memory card slot on your tablet device can accommodate the following memory cards: SD memory card SDHC memory card To in[...]

Notes on Using SD Memory Cards Keep away from children. SD memory cards are harmful if swallowed. Do not touch the contacts with fingers or metal objects. SD memory cards contain delicate electronic components. Do not subject them to excessive force, bend or drop them. Do not disassemble or modify. Avoid moisture. Do not use or store in the followi[...]

Notes on SD Memory Cards SD memory cards (up to 2 GB) and SDHC memory cards (up to 32 GB) available as of September 2011 have been tested and found compatible with your tablet device. However, this does not guarantee that all SD memory cards or SDHC memory cards will be compatible with your tablet device.[...]

Connecting a USB Device Your tablet device is equipped with a USB micro - AB connector. You can use that to connect your tablet device to a computer or a USB device via USB. 1 . Connect a USB device to your tablet device using a designated USB adapter cable SGPUC1 (sold separately) and a USB cable. Hint Charging the battery via USB is not supported[...]

Notes on Connecting Your Tablet Device and a Computer with a USB Cable Do not turn off your tablet device while reading and writing data via USB. Do not unplug the USB cable from your tablet device while reading and writing data via USB. Doing so may cause loss of your data. Use a commercially available microUSB cable to connect your tablet device [...]

Using the Tablet Device with the Cradle Using a designated Sony cradle (SGPDS1, sold separately) for your tablet device lets you charge your tablet device easily or hold it at an easy - to - read angle [Details] . You can select an application to start when your tablet device is set in a cradle. Setting your tablet device in a cradle 1 . Slide the [...]

5 . Place the tablet device in the upper slot of the cradle. 6 . Make sure the charge indicator is lit. Note When you hold or unplug the AC adapter, do not touch its terminal area. Pulling the cable of the AC adapter forcedly when unplugging it from the cradle may break the AC adapter or cradle. So, be sure to hold the foot of the cradle. When usin[...]

Adjusting the Cradle Angle You can adjust the cradle angle according to how you use your tablet device by sliding the cradle foot to its upper or lower position. Slide the cradle foot to its lower position to use your tablet device as a photo frame or a table - top clock. Slide the cradle foot to its upper position when operating the touch screen o[...]

Parts and Controls (Tablet Device) Front 1 . Microphone 2 . IR data port 3 . Ambient light sensor 4 . Touch screen 5 . Front camera lens Side 1 . (Power) button 2 . Charge indicator [Details] 3 . VOL + / - (Volume) buttons The VOL + button has a tactile dot to help you operate your tablet device easier. 4 . Reset button (hole)[...]

5 . Built -in speaker (R) Rear 1 . Rear camera lens 2 . (Headphone) jack 3 . MicroUSB connector 4 . SD memory card slot 5 . SIM card slot 6 . SIM card eject hole 7 . Built -in speaker (L) 8 . Strap hole 9 . Charge connector[...]

Parts and Controls (Cradle) 1 . Power cord connector 2 . Charge connector (inside the upper slot)[...]

Checking the Supplied Items AC adapter AC power cord (mains lead) Strap Quick Start Guide Important Information[...]

Caring for Your Tablet Device Tablet device Make sure you close any connector covers and keep them secure. Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry or slightly moistened cloth with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a detergent solution for cleaning the touch screen. Do not use an abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, a[...]

Online Support Websites If you need more information about your tablet device, see http://support.sony - europe.com/computing/tablet/[...]

Notes on Holding Your Tablet Device In landscape orientation, hold your tablet device so the front camera lens is at the upper side. In portrait orientation, hold your tablet device so the front camera lens is at the left side. Be careful not to hold the ambient light sensor. Be careful not to hold or cover the antenna shown in the figure below whi[...]

Resetting Your Tablet Device If your tablet device is not performing as expected, and you cannot force - quit your tablet device by pressing and holding the power button for about 10 seconds, insert a pin or other slim object into the reset button (hole). You will be able to force your tablet device to shut down. Note Pressing the reset button (hol[...]

Attaching the Strap to Your Tablet Device Attach the strap to your tablet device in the order shown by the numbers in the figure below. Note When placing your tablet device in the cradle while the strap attached, make sure the strap does not get caught between the tablet device and the cradle. Do not apply excessive strain to the strap. Do not swin[...]

About Sample Data Sample data is installed on your tablet device at the factory for a trial of music, videos, photos, or books. Once you delete the sample data, you cannot restore it. Please note that Sony will not provide replacement sample data if deleted.[...]

Saving the Battery Consumption Using your tablet device as described below will save the battery consumption. Reduce the screen brightness (Tap [ Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Screen] - [Brightness]). Disconnect the USB devices. Set a short time - out period for turning off the screen automatically (Tap [ Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Screen] - [Timeout]). Pre[...]

Notes on Using Voice Communications Apps When you use voice communications apps such as those for Internet telephone or voice chat in the following cases, both parties cannot talk simultaneously. Speak alternately. A headphone without microphone function is connected to the headphone jack. Nothing is connected to the headphone jack. You can talk si[...]

Notes on Geomagnetic Sensor Direction may not be measured correctly due to effects of the surrounding environment.[...]

Using the Built - in Camera You can take photos and record videos using the built- in camera on your tablet device [Details] .[...]

Notes on the Built - in Camera Do not touch the lenses of the built - in camera. If the lenses become soiled or scratched, image quality may be affected. Do not let direct sunlight enter the lenses of the built - in camera regardless of power state of your tablet device. Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction.[...]

Enjoying Full- scale Games As it is a PlayStation(TM)Certified device, your tablet device allows you to enjoy titles such as classic first - generation PlayStation games while maintaining game play quality. Support is also scheduled to be provided for the PlayStation(R)Store that is planned to open in the future. Game titles from a variety of compa[...]

Enjoying Video Content Video Unlimited Various content such a releases from major Hollywood studios or popular TV programs can be delivered to your tablet device with high quality video* 1 . Since you can select to rent or purchase* 2 content, you can acquire content without worrying about late fees or monthly membership fees. The content you rent [...]

Enjoying Music Content Music Unlimited Listen to the music you want, when you want it. Upload your personal library for access anytime, anywhere or discover new favorites with automatic recommendations based on your unique listening habits. Music Unlimited is a music service available on Sony Entertainment Network. Note This app or service may not [...]

Enjoying Digital Books Reader Carry your favorite digital books on your tablet device. Your tablet device is an ideal tool for bookmarking, highlighting, adjusting the font size, and on - the - go reading. Bookmarking and highlighting can be synchronized with other compatible devices. And you can purchase eBooks easily on -line from the Reader(TM) [...]

Viewing Apps Recommended by Sony Select App Convenient and fun apps you can use with your tablet device are introduced in an easy - to - understand manner. That way, you can search for and acquire various apps easily.[...]

Searching for Apps Market Apps such as convenient tools and games can be downloaded to your tablet device from the Android Market provided by Google. Tap [ Apps] at the top right of the Home screen, followed by [ Market] on the displayed application launcher. You can also use Android Market from your computer. http://market.android.com This site di[...]

Enjoying Video, Music or Photo Content on Other Devices DLNA If you connect your tablet device to the home network, you can enjoy videos, music or photos by linking other devices as follows. Note For details on the playable format on the playback device, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the playback device. A: Playing back content [...]

Operating Various AV Devices on Your Tablet Device Remote control You can control AV devices in your home using the infrared remote control feature equipped on your tablet device. Easy registration or learning of remote control signals allows you to register remote controls to your tablet device so the single tablet device can substitute multiple r[...]

Sharing Exciting Experiences via Social Network Social Feed Reader You can manage and browse multiple network services like Twitter or Facebook all with Social Feed Reader. Day- to - day operations such as posting, replying, clicking the “Like” button or retweeting can be performed with the same ease of use. Also enjoy communicating more than e[...]

About the Home Screen App shortcuts, status bars, widgets, and more are displayed on the Home screen. The Home screen consists of five pages, and you can flick left/right to scroll the pages. A: Quick search box/Quick launcher Quick search box Tap the box to easily search with Google [Details] . Quick launcher Tap icons in the Quick launcher to sta[...]

Customizing the Home Screen Adding icons on the Home screen allows you to start apps easily. Customizing the Home screen 1 . On the Home screen, tap [ ] at the top right of the screen. The screen for customizing the Home screen is displayed. 2 . Select the item to be customized. Select the item you want to add on the Home screen from [Apps], [Widge[...]

Favorites In Favorites, thumbnails for websites you frequently visit, and content such as videos, photos, music, books, or games you have registered as favorites are displayed. As you can see all registered content items at once, you can start the desired content with one tap, without starting/ending apps repeatedly. 1 . Tap [ Favorites] on the Hom[...]

Widgets A widget is a mini - application you can place on the Home screen. If an app is supplied with a widget, place the widget on the Home screen so that you can operate the app from the Home screen easily. Adding a widget to the Home screen 1 . Tap [ ] at the top right of the Home screen. The screen to customize the Home screen is displayed. 2 .[...]

Application Launcher The application launcher displays the icons of all available apps, allowing you to tap those to start the app. You can scroll the screen up and down by flicking it. You can also sort the order of icons. 1 . Tap [ Apps] on the Home screen. The application launcher starts. Customizing the application launcher To uninstall an appl[...]

About the Notification Panel The notification panel is displayed when you tap the digital clock on the bottom right of the screen. Tap the icon on the notification panel or the panel itself to check the status or messages. When you tap the digital clock while displaying the notification panel, the control panel appears. You can control the followin[...]

Rotating the Screen The screen rotates when you turn your tablet device sideways shown below. Note Depending on the application, the screen may rotate regardless of the direction of your tablet device. Some apps may not support screen rotation. Setting the screen to not rotate 1 . Tap [ Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Screen] - [Auto - rotate screen] in th[...]

Quick Search The quick search box appears on the top left of the Home screen. You can search easily by text or voice using quick search. To search by text Tap the box, enter keywords, and then tap . To search by voice Tap and speak keywords when prompted.[...]

Locking the Screen You can lock the screen of your tablet device to prevent accidental touching of the screen from activating operations. If you activate the lock function, the screen is locked when the screen is turned off. You can also select how to deactivate locking. To configure the lock function 1 . Tap [ Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Location &[...]

Displaying Recent Apps When you tap (Recent Apps) on the bottom left of the screen, recent apps are displayed in the order that they were used.[...]

Entering Text When you want to enter texts, tap the text area to display the on - screen keyboard [Details] .[...]

Using the On- screen Keyboard The on - screen keyboard changes each time you tap the two keys below the left- side [Tab] key. Hint Bars on these keys show the status of current keyboard. When you tap the keys, the bars also change. A numerical keyboard can also be displayed. Tap [ Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Language & input] - [Configure input met[...]

Cutting and Pasting Text To cut or copy text 1 . Tap and hold the text to cut or copy. The selected text is highlighted. 2 . Tap [ Copy] or [ Cut]. Note You cannot cut or copy text while entering. Hint If you drag and drop the cursor that appears in step 1, you can change the range of text selected. To paste text 1 . Tap and hold the location to pa[...]

Google Account You are required to sign up for a Google account to use services provided by Google, such as Gmail, calendar, and Android Market. Those services are provided free of charge. Using the Google account, you can sync apps, such as Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts, on your tablet device with those of their respective Google services. Using y[...]

Changing the Settings Various settings of your tablet device can be changed in the settings menu. 1 . Tap [ Apps] - [ Settings] and the desired items. 2 . Tap the individual menu items to change settings. The menu items are as follows: Wireless & networks Sound Screen Location & security Applications Accounts & sync Privacy Storage Lang[...]

Before Use When you use your tablet device for the first time, you can connect your tablet device to the Internet and sign in to your Google account. Hint You may connect your tablet device to the Internet and sign in to your Google account later. 1 . After turning on your tablet device, select a language. 2 . Connect your tablet device to the Inte[...]

List of Apps When you first purchase your tablet device, the following apps are preinstalled on it. You can start each app by tapping its icon. Hint When appears at the top right of the screen, you can tap it to display the option menu. *1 Apps or services may not be available in some countries/regions.[...]

Email You can compose, send and receive e - mail messages in the same format as used on computers. You can register multiple e - mail accounts. Your contacts list can be used to add the recipient address when composing a new e - mail message. You can also search or sort received e - mail messages. If using Microsoft Exchange Server, you can send an[...]

2 . Input the recipient’s e- mail address at [To]. 3 . Input the subject at [Subject]. 4 . Input the message at [Compose Mail]. 5 . Tap [ Send]. The e- mail you composed is sent. Hint Tapping in step 2 allows you to input the address from those in the Contacts app. Tapping in step 3 allows you to attach a file to your e - mail. Tapping [Save draf[...]

Hint Tapping [Results from device] shows the search results for the e - mails saved on your tablet device. Tapping [Results from server] shows the search results for the e- mails saved on the server. Making changes to multiple e- mails You can select multiple e - mails to move them to another folder or delete them together. 1 . On the e- mail list [...]

Browser The Browser app lets you access and browse websites on the Internet. You can display/switch between multiple websites by using tabs. 1 . Tap to start the Browser app. Hint If you cannot find the icon to start the app, look for it in the application launcher displayed by tapping [ Apps] at the top right of the Home screen. Certain websites m[...]

To access a website from its bookmark Tap to call up the list of registered bookmarks. Tap the desired website from the list.[...]

Camera You can shoot photos and movies using the built - in front and rear cameras. Various shooting settings such as image size are also available. Location information also can be added to photos. 1 . Tap to start the Camera app. Hint If you cannot find the icon to start the app, look for it in the application launcher displayed by tapping [ Apps[...]

Calculator You can use your tablet device as a calculator. In addition to four arithmetic operation of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, trigonometric function, exponent function, logarithm, etc. are available. 1 . Tap to start the Calculator app. Hint If you cannot find the icon to start the app, look for it in the application la[...]

Calendar You can manage your schedule on your tablet device. By registering your Google account, you can sync your Google calendar and your schedule data, making your schedule even more handy. If using Microsoft Exchange Server, you can manage your schedule by connecting to Microsoft Exchange Server. Note Ask your network administrator, etc. about [...]

Deleting a schedule 1 . Tap the schedule you want to delete. 2 . Tap [Delete] followed by [OK]. Note When you share the schedule on Google calendar, choose the people with whom you share it very carefully to prevent your schedule from being disclosed to undesired users. If your calendar is not synced with Google calendar automatically, tap [ Settin[...]

Contacts You can register names, phone numbers, addresses, etc. as frequently used contacts. By registering your Google account, you can sync contacts with Gmail contacts, making them even more handy. If using Microsoft Exchange Server, you can manage your connecting by connecting to Microsoft Exchange Server. Note Ask your network administrator, e[...]

Note If your contacts are not synced with Google contacts automatically, tap [ Settings] followed by [ Accounts & sync], and check whether [Auto - sync] is enabled or not.[...]

Desk clock The clock is easy -to - see even from a distance and has a background that changes according to the time. You can use your tablet device as a desk clock by placing it on a designated Sony cradle (SGPDS1, sold separately) for your tablet device. 1 . Tap to start the Desk clock app. The digital clock is displayed. Tapping the icons allows [...]

Music player The Music player app allows you to play back music content stored on your tablet device or the home network. You can also send music content to another DLNA certified device and play it back on that device. The detailed information of the current album or song can be searched or displayed, and you can add cover art or lyrics to the con[...]

Hint While you are sending content to another device, you can play back other content on your tablet device. Searching for related information You can easily search for information related to the currently playing music content. 1 . Tap the cover art at the top left of the browsing screen. The playback screen is displayed. 2 . Flick the cover art l[...]

Hint Songs are analyzed using Sony 12 TONE ANALYSIS technology. The results of the analysis are applied to the SensMe(TM) channels, and the visualizer will move graphics according to the beat of the song.[...]

Video player The Video player app allows you to play back videos. You can also send ([Throw]) videos to another DLNA certified device and play them back on that device. Scene searches can also be performed. Detailed information of the current video can also be displayed, and you can even delete the video content. 1 . Tap to start the Video player a[...]

Hint While you are sending content to another device, you can play back other content on your tablet device. *1 Video Unlimited is a video service available on Sony Entertainment Network. Displaying detailed information about video content 1 . On the playback screen, tap the option menu. 2 . Tap [Details]. Detailed information of the current video [...]

What You Can Do Over the Home Network You can do things like those shown below by connecting your tablet device to the home network. Playing back content stored on another device (server) If you connect your tablet device to a DLNA certified server (such as a computer) [Details] , you can play back on the tablet device video, photo, music, or other[...]

About DLNA You must connect DLNA certified devices to your home network to play back on your tablet device content stored on another device (server) or play back on other device (playback device) content stored on your tablet device. Devices that can act as a server DLNA certified computer, DLNA certified audio device, etc. Devices that can act as [...]

Preparing the Home Network Connect the DLNA certified devices to the home network by the following procedure. Example: When you use a computer as a server and a TV as a playback device 1 . Connect to the home network the computer that will act as a server. For details on DLNA settings, see the operating instructions supplied with the computer. 2 . [...]

Playing Back Content Stored on Another Device (Server) You can play back on your tablet device content such as videos, photos or music stored on the server [Details] . Your favorite folders and content can also be bookmarked. You must make preparations in advance to use the home network [Details] . 1 . Tap to start the DLNA app. When you start the [...]

Playing Content on other Devices by Sending (Throwing) it Video, photo or music content which can be played back on your tablet device is sent to another device (playback device [Details] ) via the home network and played back on that device. You can use this function with the Video player (video), Gallery (photo), Music player (music) and DLNA app[...]

File transfer The File transfer app enables you to transfer data between the internal memory and an SD memory card as well as between the internal memory and recording media connected to the microUSB connector. 1 . Insert an SD memory card into the SD memory card slot, or connect recording media to the microUSB connector. The confirmation screen ap[...]

Remote control The Remote control app enables you to use your tablet device as a remote control by registering it as the remote control of various AV devices. You can use the “gesture” remote control feature operated by gestures such as flicking or sliding as well as the “full” remote control feature operated by tapping. 1 . Tap to start th[...]

4 . Select the category. A remote control is displayed on the screen. 5 . Tap the button you want to assign the signal to. 6 . When the menu screen is displayed, tap [Learn remote commands]. 7 . Bring the remote control to be registered close to the IR data port of your tablet device, tap [Start], and press the button to be learned on the remote co[...]

Social Feed Reader The Social Feed Reader app enables you to access SNS (Social Networking Services) such as Twitter or Facebook. Posts (articles) on multiple services are displayed together on the same screen. You can also filter posts by various conditions such as only posts with videos or photos attached. 1 . Tap to start the Social Feed Reader [...]

Registering a Twitter or Facebook account You can register a Twitter or Facebook account with the Social Feed Reader app. You need to acquire a Twitter or Facebook account beforehand. 1 . Tap to start the Social Feed Reader app. The account setup screen is displayed. 2 . Tap the service to register from the service list displayed on the right of th[...]

Switching the Posts (Article) Displayed The Social Feed Reader app allows you to set filters for the posts (articles) to be displayed. The filtered sets of posts are called “streams,” and multiple streams can be registered in Social Feed Reader. The registered streams are displayed as tabs at the top left of the screen. You can easily switch be[...]

when they have made posts recently. Hint Tapping followed by [Show only videos and pictures] at the top right of the screen will show only streams that includes posts with videos or photos attached.[...]

Reading and Writing the Post (Article) The Social Feed Reader app allows you to display all together posts (articles) on multiple services such as Twitter and Facebook. You can also write the same post on multiple services simultaneously. 1 . Tap to start the Social Feed Reader app. The post list screen is displayed. Note If the account setting scr[...]

Searching for Posts (Articles) or Friends The Social Feed Reader app allows you to search for posts (articles) or friends who have signed up for the services. 1 . Tap to start the Social Feed Reader app. The post list screen is displayed. Note If the account setting screen is displayed, register an SNS account [Details] . 2 . Tap the [Search] tab a[...]

Select App The Select App allows you to access a website that introduces a select range of apps appropriate for use with your tablet device. 1 . Tap to show Select App website. The browser starts and displays the website. Note Your tablet device must be made so it can access the Android Market via your Google account before downloading from Android[...]

Gallery The Gallery app allows you to show or play back photos or videos in your tablet device or Picasa web albums. You can send photos to another DLNA certified device and play them back on that device, and you can also easily post photos to network services to share them. Detailed information of photos or videos can be displayed, and you can sor[...]

Using your tablet device, you can send photos to another DLNA certified device via the home network and play back the photos on that device [Details] . Note If you display another screen by means such as tapping , while you are controlling another device (playback device) using your tablet device, return to the control screen via the notification p[...]

Video Unlimited Video Unlimited brings you a new world of entertainment on Sony’s Internet - enabled devices. Now you can download your favorite videos to your tablet device and watch them anytime, anywhere. Note This app or service may not be available in some countries/regions. Internet usage fees may apply to use of this service. You are respo[...]

Music Unlimited Music on Demand – Listen to any song you want, when you want it Millions of songs, from the latest hits to classic favorites Radio Channels that span Genres, Moods, and Eras No Ads and Unlimited Skips Ability to sync and play from your personal collection Access from a variety of devices Note This app or service may not be availab[...]

Personal Space Easy private sharing of photos and videos with friends & family for free! Just choose from your tablet’s Gallery or shoot something new with the built - in camera. No more troublesome email attachments, resizing, or manual encoding. Sharing Groups let your you and your friends and family view an ongoing feed of shared content f[...]

Reader Carry your favorite digital books on your tablet device. The intuitive design is ideal for on - the - go reading, allowing you to bookmark, highlight and adjust font size as you read. You can even sync these items with other compatible devices. Purchasing content is made easy from the online Reader(TM) Store. In countries where you cannot pu[...]

MediaRemote You can use MediaRemote with the supported Sony devices. MediaRemote allows you to control those devices as a remote control and view information on inserted discs. (To confirm the supported devices, see Sony web site.) Note This app or service may not be available in some countries/regions. Be careful of home network security when you [...]

Ustream Ustream powers live video that enables anyone to watch and interact with a global audience. With Ustream for Android, broadcast at a moment’s notice and never miss a beat on your favorite shows! Watch live events, RSVP for upcoming events, catch up on recent broadcasts, and share with your social networks on the go. Broadcast and interact[...]

Zinio Zinio is the world’s premier high fidelity mobile reading experience, with the best magazines from around the world, in pure digital form. Zinio lets you read and share articles from top titles, buy digital subscriptions or single issues, and manage your library on multiple devices. Read what you like! Note This app or service may not be av[...]

Evernote Evernote turns your tablet device into an extension of your brain. This award - winning app lets you remember and recall anything that happens in your life. From notes to ideas to snapshots to recordings, put everything into Evernote and watch as it all instantly synchronizes from your tablet device to the Web to your PC. Support informati[...]

HD Games Download high quality games to your tablet device from the Top HD Games at Gameloft’s online store. Choose from hit titles such as Asphalt 6, Real Football 2011, and N.O.V.A. 2 - Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance. Support information support@gameloft.com United Kingdom 0- 808 - 234 - 8679 (08:00 - 17:00 Mon - Fri) France 0- 800 - 903 - 778 (0[...]

Foursquare Foursquare helps you explore the world around you. Keep up with friends, get insider tips, and unlock discounts and rewards. While on the go, you can easily tell friends where you are, share pictures, get their comments (“I’m right around the corner, I’ll stop by to say hello”), and get insider tips (“order the Lobster Ravioli;[...]

Crackle Watch full - length uncut Hollywood movies & TV shows on your tablet device. 250 movies and over 1,000 TV episodes are available on your tablet device, all on demand. Note This app or service may not be available in some countries/regions. Support information http://www.crackle.com/support/help.aspx android@crackle.com[...]

About Backup You should copy the data in your tablet device and store it on another storage device (backup). Various data, such as recorded images, downloaded music and video content, will be accumulated in your tablet device as you use it. If unexpected problems occur with your tablet device, that data may be damaged or lost. As a preventive measu[...]

Wi - Fi checker The Wi -Fi checker app enables you to check the Wi - Fi connection of your tablet device when a connection problem occurs. 1 . Tap to start the Wi - Fi checker app. 2 . Tap [Test] at the top right of the screen to start checking the connection. Items are checked in succession, and assumed causes and remedies are displayed. Hint If y[...]

Copying Data on a Computer to Your Tablet Device If you connect a computer to your tablet device using the microUSB cable sold separately ( [Details] ), you can copy data on a computer to your tablet device. The copied data can then be played back on your tablet device. Note Do not remove the microUSB cable during copying data. That may cause the d[...]

Supported Formats Playable formats vary depending on the app or content used. Note Some files may not be playable on your tablet device. Video Format/ Codec Profile Maximum resolution Maximum bit rate (Mbps) Gallery Video player Extension H.263 Profile0 704x576 (4CIF) 4 .mp4 .3gp - H.264 / AVC Baseline Profile 1920x1080 18 .mp4 .m4v .3gp .mp4 .m4v [...]

Photo Format/ Codec Maximum resolution (pixels) Gallery Extension JPEG 6048 x 4032 .jpg GIF 2000 x 2000 .gif PNG 2000 x 2000 .png BMP 2000 x 2000 .bmp WBMP 2000 x 2000 .wbmp[...]

Using Media Go Media Go is computer software that supports content management and transfer between your tablet device and computer. By installing Media Go in your computer, you can transfer music, photos, and videos to your tablet device. Note For details on how to use Media Go, refer to the help in the main menu of Media Go. Installing Media Go on[...]

Trademarks “Sony Tablet” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “Clear Phase” and “xLOUD” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. DLNA(R), the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED(R) are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. Personal Space is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Reader and the Reader log[...]

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG4 PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON - COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG4 STANDARD (“MPEG4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE MPEG4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON - COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PRO[...]

Specifications Operating System Android (TM) Processor NVIDIA(R) Tegra(TM) 2 mobile Processor Operating Speed 1.0 GHz Main Memory Memory size (installed) 1 GB Display Screen size 23.8cm (9.4”) Type TFT Color LCD Storage Total capacity 16GB Inputs and Outputs USB port Hi -Speed USB (USB 2.0), micro A/B connector (host/client support) x1 Headphones[...]

Main Unit Weight Main Unit Weight (g) 625 g Main Unit Weight (lbs) 1.38 lbs Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.[...]

Support for Sony Entertainment Network U.S.A. http://qriocity - en - us.custhelp.com/app/home/ ? locale=en_US Canada (Anglais) http://qriocity - en - us.custhelp.com/app/home/ ? locale=en_CA Canada (Français) http://qriocity - fr - ca.custhelp.com/app/home United Kingdom http://qriocity - en.custhelp.com/app/home/? locale=en_GB España http://qrio[...]

Support for Pre - installed PlayStation(R) Games U.S.A. and Canada http://us.playstation.com/support/ Mexico http://mx.playstation.com/soporte/ Japan http://www.jp.playstation.com/support/ United Kingdom http://uk.playstation.com/support/ Germany http://de.playstation.com/support/ Spain http://es.playstation.com/support/ France http://fr.playstatio[...]

Norway http://no.playstation.com/support/ Austria http://at.playstation.com/support/ Switzerland http://ch.playstation.com/support/ Portugal http://pt.playstation.com/support/ Turkey http://tr.playstation.com/support/ Poland http://pl.playstation.com/support/ India http://in.playstation.com/support/ Taiwan http://asia.playstation.com/tw/cht/support[...]

The tablet device does not turn on. The battery may be extremely low on power. Connect your tablet device to an AC outlet (wall socket), and charge the battery. Your tablet device may be turned off completely. Press and hold the power button for three seconds to turn on your tablet device. When your tablet device is using power supplied from the ou[...]

The tablet device starts up slowly. When you boot your tablet device from the power off state, it may take some time to launch the Google Android operating system.[...]

The battery does not charge. Make sure you have connected your tablet device and the AC adapter, the AC adapter and the AC power cord (mains lead), and the AC power cord (mains lead) and an AC outlet (wall socket) securely. If the temperature of the tablet device rises while using applications, connecting to the Internet, sending/receiving an e- ma[...]

The charge indicator does not light. Make sure you have connected your tablet device and the AC adapter, the AC adapter and the AC power cord (mains lead), and the AC power cord (mains lead) and an AC outlet (wall socket) securely.[...]

The battery consumption increases. Battery deterioration may occur. Contact the service/support center named in the warranty to replace the battery.[...]

The charge indicator blinks. The charge indicator blinks slowly (every 1 second) when the remaining battery level is 15% or less. Plug in your tablet device and charge the battery [Details] . The charge indicator does not blink while your tablet device is turning off, even though the remaining battery level is 15% or less. When the charge indicator[...]

Heat builds up in the tablet device and the AC adapter while the tablet device is in use or being charged. Heat builds up in the tablet device and the AC adapter while the tablet device is in use or being charged. This is normal and should not affect the performance of your tablet device. The tablet device can be shut down for safety when overheate[...]

The screen is dark. Make sure the screen brightness of your tablet device is not set at the lowest level. Make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient. Be careful not to cover the ambient light sensor. Outdoors on a clear day, you may feel the screen is dark. If you have the automatic brightness setting enabled, the brightness of the screen [...]

There is a point that is not displayed properly on the screen. You may see tiny black points on the LCD screen on rare occasions. This does not indicate a malfunction [Details] .[...]

A Bluetooth(R) device was not found. Make sure the Bluetooth function of your tablet device is turned on. Tap [ Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Wireless & networks] - [Bluetooth] in that order to put a check in the check box. Make sure the Bluetooth device you are pairing with is turned on. When you tap [ Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Wireless & networks[...]

Your tablet device gets slow/is not performing as expected. Your tablet device may slow down when you use it in a hot or cold environment. Use the tablet device in a place with as suitable a temperature as possible. Your tablet device may perform better if you turn off the tablet device, and then turn it on again when the tablet device gets slow or[...]

Your tablet device does not work. Press and hold the power button for about 10 seconds to force it to turn off, and then turn it on again [Details] . If you cannot force your tablet device to turn off, insert a pin or other slim object into the reset button hole [Details] . Contact the service/support center named in the warranty when the symptom d[...]

To reset your tablet device. Tap [ Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Privacy] - [Factory data reset], and then tap [Reset tablet] at the bottom of the menu on the right. All data in the data storage area is deleted, including the Google account information, the system data and settings, and any application data you have downloaded. User data such as music, p[...]

The sound from the speaker is distorted. Adjust the playback volume. Make sure the tablet device is sufficiently charged. If the sound effects are turned off, the sound might improve. Select [Off] for [Equalizer] and remove the check mark from [Dynamic normalizer] or [xLOUD(TM)] on the setting menu when you use the [Music player] app. Remove the ch[...]

The screen brightness is not stable. When you set automatic adjustment of the screen brightness, the screen brightness is adjusted automatically according to the surrounding brightness. Tap [ Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Screen] - [Brightness] - [Automatic brightness] in that order to remove the check mark.[...]

The screen brightness cannot be adjusted. When you set automatic adjustment of the screen brightness, you cannot adjust the screen brightness manually. Tap [ Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Screen] - [Brightness] - [Automatic brightness] in that order to remove the check mark.[...]

Automatic adjustment of the screen brightness does not work as expected. When you set automatic adjustment of the screen brightness, the screen gets brighter once, but it will not darken. This does not indicate a malfunction. Brightness returns to normal when the tablet device is turned off, and is turned on again.[...]

The screen disappears/darkens unexpectedly. The screen is turned off automatically after a certain period of time to reduce the battery consumption. The screen turns on again when you push the power button. When you want to change the time it takes to turn off the screen, tap [ Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Screen] - [Timeout] in that order to set the ti[...]

The touch screen does not work as expected. Make sure you know how to use the touch screen [Details] . If the touch screen is damaged (scratched, etc.), contact the service/support center named in the warranty. If the touch screen does not work, turn off your tablet device, and then turn it on again. If you cannot turn off your tablet device, press[...]

The date and time are reset. When the remaining battery power is extremely low, the date and time might be reset. Charge the battery, and then set the date and time again.[...]

To erase the tap sound (operation sound). Tap [ Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Sound] - [Audible selection] in that order to remove the check mark. Push the - (Volume) button of your tablet device to minimize the volume indicator displayed on the screen, then push the - (Volume) button to reverse the icon and set the operation sound off.[...]

The screen does not rotate when you turn your tablet device. Some applications may not support screen rotation. This does not indicate a malfunction.[...]

To turn off screen rotation. Tap [ Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Screen] - [Auto - rotate screen] in that order to remove the check mark.[...]

To deactivate the lock function/to use your tablet device without locking the screen. Tap [ Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Location & security] - [Configure lock screen] in that order to deactivate the lock function, then tap [Off].[...]

The sound from the built -in speaker is interrupted when the screen is rotated. The sound may be interrupted when the screen is rotated while using the built - in speaker. This does not indicate a malfunction.[...]

A headset cannot be used. Use the tested Sony MDR- EX38IP headset. When the MDR- EX38IP headset is connected to your tablet device, the following functions cannot be used. Skipping to the next song Skipping to the previous song Adjusting the volume (+/ - ) Voice over Making a call Terminating a call[...]

The file cannot be displayed/be played back. The data may be damaged. Make sure the file format form of the data corresponds to that of your tablet device. Make sure the file is suitable for the playback format of the application. If the file cannot be displayed when you use the [Music player] app or the [Video player] app, execute [Update database[...]

The video is interrupted/is jumpy/is not synchronized with the audio. Make sure the file is suitable for the playback format of the application. Turn off your tablet device, and then turn it on again. The data may be damaged. Make sure that other apps are not doing processor intensive tasks in the background.[...]

Your tablet device cannot receive GPS signals or takes a long time for the positioning. Move to an area with good reception of GPS signals, and with a clear view of the sky [Details] .[...]

The results of GPS positioning may be different from the actual location. Move to an area with good reception of GPS signals, and with a clear view of the sky [Details] .[...]

The photos and movies taken with the camera are blurry. Make sure any fog or dirt are removed from the lens or the cover of the camera.[...]

You cannot send (Throw) content to another device and play it back with DLNA apps. Certain content may not be played back on other devices.[...]

Your tablet device cannot learn with the Remote control app. Your tablet device may not be able to learn some remote control operations depending on the remote control. This does not indicate a malfunction.[...]

Some applications are not displayed in the selected language. Some applications do not accommodate the language selected in the language settings of your tablet device, and are displayed in a different language.[...]

Some applications cannot be uninstalled. Some applications cannot be uninstalled (deleted). This does not indicate a malfunction of the tablet device or a bug in the application.[...]

A website for mobile phones or smartphones is displayed. Some websites may be displayed with the mobile phones or smartphones layout.[...]

You cannot use Internet telephone or voice chat. When you attempt to use Internet telephone or voice chat with 3G, you may not be able to establish a connection. Use those with Wi - Fi.[...]

Your tablet device cannot connect to a Wi -Fi network. Make sure the Wi - Fi function is turned on. Tap [ Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Wireless & networks] - [Wi - Fi] in that order to put a check in the check box. Make sure there are no obstacles blocking the signal between devices, and the distance between devices is not too far [Details] . A conn[...]