User guideXperia™ Z3 Tablet CompactSGP621/SGP641
To turn off the device1Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.2In the options menu, tap Power off.3Tap OK.It may take a whil
To set up a connection between a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller and your device, aUSB On-The-Go adapter is required.To set up a connection with a DUA
To play a shared track on your device1Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to thesame Wi-Fi® network as your device.2
To set access permissions for a pending device1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server setting
Bluetooth® wireless technologyUse the Bluetooth® function to send files to other Bluetooth® compatible devices, orto connect to handsfree accessories.
To pair your device with another Bluetooth® device1Make sure that the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth® functionactivated and is visible
To receive items using Bluetooth®1Make sure that the Bluetooth® function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth®devices.2The sending device now start
To share a photo or video with another device using NFC1Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that bothscreens are active.2
Smart apps and features that save youtimeControlling accessories and settings with Smart ConnectUse the Smart Connect application to set what happens
To create a Smart Connect event1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time, tap OK to clos
You can download a range of applications from Google Play™ that support ANT+™sport, fitness and health devices. For information about ANT+™ compatible
To charge your device1Plug the charger into a power outlet.2Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of acomputer).3Plug t
Travel and mapsUsing location servicesLocation services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use informationfrom mobile and Wi-Fi® networ
When you view a map, you use data traffic to get an Internet connection, and data istransferred to your device. So it's a good idea to save a map
Using data traffic when travellingWhen you travel outside of your home mobile network, you might need to access theInternet using mobile data traffic.
To turn on Airplane mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More….3Mark the Airplane mode checkbox.You can also press and hold d
Calendar and alarm clockCalendarUse the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed intoand synchronised your device with on
To zoom the calendar view•When the Week or the Day view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in.To display national holidays in the Calendar applicat
6 View options7 Turn an alarm on or off8 Open date and time settings for the clockTo set a new alarm1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Alarm
Support and maintenanceSupport for your deviceUse the Support application in your device to search a User guide, readtroubleshooting guides, and find
Companion application. To read more about how to use the Media Go™ application,go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features.To use the Media Go™ applica
To install a new application1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Update Centre.3Select the desired application, then tap Install. The applicati
Learning the basicsUsing the touchscreenTapping•Open or select an item.•Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.•Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.T
•As a last resort, remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device.The my Xperia service may not be available in all countries/regions.T
To manage your battery consumption1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Power management > App power consumption. Anoverview ap
To select which applications to run in STAMINA mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Power management, then tap STAMINA mode.3
To transfer media files to the memory card1Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Settin
To connect wirelessly to a paired device1Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normallyenabled by default.2Make sure the Wi-F
To restore your data using a computer1Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or theSony Bridge for Mac application is inst
To restore backed up content1If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, make sure the storagedevice is connected to your device using the
1Before you start, make sure to back up any important data that is saved on theinternal memory of your device to a memory card or other non-internalme
IP (Ingress Protection) ratingYour device has an IP rating, which means it has undergone certified tests tomeasure its resistance levels to both dust
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Pinching and spreading•Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map.Swiping•Scroll up or down a list.•Scroll left or right, for example, between Hom
the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screenswipe lock is already set. This means that you have to swipe in any
Home screen panesYou can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) anddelete panes. You can also set the pane that you want t
To open the Application screen menu•When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to theright.To move an application on the Ap
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application2 Favourites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets3 Task naviga
To restore a previously removed small app1Open the favourites bar, then tap .2Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it int
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Settings > Security2Mark the Allow widgets on lock screen checkbox.3To lock the screen, press the
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To delete an item from the Home screen•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag theitem to .To create a folder on
To take a screenshot1Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.2Tap You can also take the screenshot by pressing the power key a
To open or close the Notification panelTo take action on a notification•Tap the notification.To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel•Pla
STAMINA mode is activatedLow battery mode is activatedAirplane mode is activatedThe Bluetooth® function is activatedThe SIM card is not insertedThe mi
Uploading dataMore (undisplayed) notificationsNot all icons that may appear in your device are listed here. These icons are for referencepurposes only
Optimise settings to suit your own requirements.Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.Identify music tracks that you hear playing
Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from Google Play™Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications,games,
Internet and networksBrowsing the webThe Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed inmost markets. Go to http://support.goog
To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.3Tap Access Point
Wi-Fi® settingsWhen you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networksavailable in your vicinity, it is possible to view the stat
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To connect to a Wi-Fi® network using a WPS button1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.3Turn on Wi-Fi® if it is not already
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.3
To set a mobile data usage limit1Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Somenetworks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on y
Synchronising data on your deviceSynchronising with online accountsSynchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information
To set up an EAS account for synchronisation1Make sure that you have your domain and server details, provided by yourcorporate network administrator,
To synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer1Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or theSony Bridge for Ma
Basic settingsAccessing settingsView and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menuis accessible from both the Applicat
To set a ringtone1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.3Select a ringtone.4Tap Done.To select the notifi
To set the screen to vibrate on touch1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings> Sound.3Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox. The screen no
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To set up the Face Unlock feature1From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock.2Tap Face Unlock, then follow the instruct
Language settingsYou can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time.You can also change the writing language for te
To turn on Super-vivid mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Display >Image enhancement.3Mark the Super-vivid mode checkbo
To play high-resolution audio via the micro USB port1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings.3Mark the Hi-re
Typing textOn-screen keyboardYou can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letterindividually, or you can use the Gesture inpu
To enter text using the Gesture input function1When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letterto trace the word that
To edit text1Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application barappear.2Select the text that you want to edit, then use the
CallingMaking callsYou can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a numbersaved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone nu
To add a direct dial number to your Home screen1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibratesand the customisation menu a
To set a time delay for automatic answering1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Answering Machine.3Tap Pick up
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5 Mute the microphone during a call6 End a callYour device doesn’t have an ear speaker. Use the loudspeaker or connect a headset during acall.To chang
Restricting callsYou can block all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. If you havereceived a PIN2 code from your service provider, y
Conference callsWith a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two ormore persons.For details about the number of partic
To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked1From the lock screen, tap Emergency call.2Enter the emergency number and tap .53This is an Int
ContactsTransferring contactsThere are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. Find out more aboutchoosing a transfer method at www.sony
To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology1Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device isset to visible.2When you ar
Adding and editing contactsTo add a contact1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap .3If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more a
To create a new contact from a text message1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap > Save.3Select an existing contact, or tap Cre
To add a new ICE contact1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap .3If you have synchronised your contacts
To assign a contact to a group1In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group.2Tap , then tap the bar directly under
Getting startedAbout this User guideThis is the Xperia™ Z3 Tablet Compact User guide for the Android™ 4.4 softwareversion. If you're not sure whi
To export contacts to a SIM cardWhen you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due tomemory limitations on SIM
Messaging and chatReading and sending messagesThe Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which meansthat all messages to and from
To create and send a message1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap .3Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, or other contact in
To star a message1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap the conversation you want to open.3In the message you want to star, tap .4To
To use the Hangouts™ application1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Hangouts.64This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only f
EmailSetting up emailUse the email application in your device to send and receive email messages throughyour email accounts. You can have one or sever
To read your email messages1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Email.3If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account th
To change the email preview pane settings1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.2Tap , then tap Settings > Split view.3Select an o
To change the inbox check frequency1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Email.3Tap , then tap Settings.4Select the account for which you want
MusicTransferring music to your deviceThere are different ways to get music from a computer onto your device:•Connect the device and computer using a
11 Main camera lens12 GPS antenna area13 NFC™ detection area14 Charging dock connector15 Cover for nano SIM card slot and memory card slot16 Main Wi-F
Walkman® home screen1 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Walkman® home screen menu2 Scroll up or down to view content3 Play a s
1 Return to the Walkman® home screen2 Browse a music category, for example, artists , albums or songs by my library3 Browse all playlists4 New release
PlaylistsOn the Walkman® home screen, you can create your own playlists from the musicthat is saved on your device.To create your own playlists1From t
To manage music from your friends on Facebook™1Open the Walkman® home screen menu, then tap Friends' music > Recent.2Tap an item that you want
1 Search for music online2 View options3 View current music charts4 View the search result history5 Main screen for recording music6 Find out what mus
Music Unlimited online serviceMusic Unlimited is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions ofsongs over a mobile network or Wi-Fi® c
FM radioListening to the radioThe FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you canbrowse and listen to FM radio stations and save
To switch the radio sound to the speaker1When the radio is open, press .2Tap Play in speaker.To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headpho
CameraTaking photos and recording videos1 Front camera2 Zoom in or out3 Main camera screen4 View photos and videos5 Take photos or record video clips6
To record a video by tapping the screen1Activate the camera.2Point the camera towards the subject.3Tap to start recording.4Tap to stop recording.T
1Insert a fingernail into the gap between the nano SIM card slot cover and thedevice, then detach the cover.2Using a fingernail, pull out the nano SIM
Adding the geographical position to your photosTurn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) tophotos when you take them.
AR effectYou can apply AR (augmented reality) effects to your photos or videos and makethem more fun. When using the camera, this setting lets you int
Quick launchUse Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked.Launch onlyAfter you drag upwards, the main camera is launched
Still camera settingsTo adjust the still camera settings1Activate the camera.2To display all settings, tap .3Select the setting that you want to adju
The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. Thecamera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You c
Divides the image into multiple regions, and measures each region to determine a well-balancedexposure.This setting is only available in Manual captur
Use for taking photos without a flash under low light conditions. Reduces blur.GourmetUse for shooting food arrangements in bright colour.PetUse for t
On (2 s.)Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.OffThe video begins to record as soon as you tap th
StandardActivate to remove the high-frequency camera shakes.OffThe stabiliser is turned off.MicrophoneSelect whether to pick up the surrounding sound
Photos and videos in AlbumViewing photos and videosUse the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with yourcamera, or to v
To remove the memory card1Turn off the device and remove the cover of the memory card slot, or unmountthe memory card from Settings > Storage >
To watch a slideshow of your photos with music1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > SensMe™ slideshow.2
To work with batches of photos or videos in Album1When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Selectitems.2Tap the items th
To apply special effects to a photo1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap.2If prompted, select Photo editor &
7 View your photos on a map or in globe mode8 View photos and videos on the same network9 View photos and videos on Facebook™10 View photos and videos
5 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location6 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it i
VideosWatching videos in the Movies applicationUse the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve savedor downloaded to you
To change the sound settings while a video is playing1While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.2Tap , then tap Audio settings
Video Unlimited serviceUse the Video Unlimited service to buy and rent movies or TV shows that you canview not only on your Android™ device, but also
ConnectivityConnecting your device to a TV set using a cableYou can connect your device to a TV set using an MHL cable or a HDMI cable andview content
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TVYou can use Screen mirroring feature to show the screen of your device on a TV orother large dis
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