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SGPT21 Series Search Sony Tablet Help guide Troubleshooting Read This First What You Can Do About the Home Screen List of Apps Apps Android Parts Description Setup You can download the PDF Help guide so you can Download Help refer to it without needing a network connection.
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Troubleshooting Read This First What You Can Do 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 Apps tablet device, read the supplied Important Information (safety instructions).
SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting About the Home Screen What You Can Do 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. Apps Android Parts Description...
SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting List of Apps What You Can Do When you first purchase your tablet device, the following apps are preinstalled on it. You can start each app by tapping its icon. Apps Hint When appears at the top right of the screen, you can tap it to display the option menu.
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Check the Wi-Fi connection of your tablet device [Details] Reader Purchase and browse eBooks content [Details] Help guide Display this Help guide via the network Select App Access websites that introduce Sony-recommended apps [Details] Video Unlimited Access Sony’s premium video delivery service [Details] Music Unlimited...
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Access Sony’s cloud music delivery service [Details] Search PS Store You can purchase and download PlayStation games from the PlayStation(R) Store [Details]. Crash Bandicoot(R) Play this classic game for the first generation PlayStation Pinball Heroes Play this classic pinball game for the first generation PlayStation...
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Maps Search Find your location and search destinations/routes (Google Maps) Places Use this information service for shops and places Navigation Use this Internet-aided GPS navigation system that includes a voice guidance function Latitude Check a friend’s current position on a map Market Download or purchase new apps Voice Search...
SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Charging the Battery What You Can Do The battery is charged when your tablet device is plugged in. The charging time will vary depending on your usage. 1. Install the battery pack into your tablet device [Details]. Apps 2.
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SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Favorites What You Can Do 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 Apps starting/ending apps repeatedly.
SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Application Launcher What You Can Do 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.
SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Customizing the Home Screen What You Can Do Adding icons on the Home screen allows you to start apps easily. Apps Customizing the Home screen 1. On the Home screen, tap [ ] at the top right of the screen. Android The screen for customizing the Home screen is displayed.
SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Rotating the Screen What You Can Do The screen rotates when you turn your tablet device sideways shown below. Apps Android Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Note Depending on the application, the screen may rotate regardless of the direction of your tablet Connections device.
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SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Calendar What You Can Do 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. Apps If using Microsoft Exchange Server, you can manage your schedule by connecting to Microsoft Exchange Server.
SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Browser What You Can Do The Browser app lets you access and browse websites on the Internet. You can display/switch between multiple websites by using tabs. 1. Tap Apps to start the Browser app. Hint Android If you cannot find the icon to start the app, look for it in the application launcher displayed by...
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SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Camera What You Can Do 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.
SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Contacts What You Can Do You can register names, phone numbers, addresses, etc. as frequently used contacts. By registering your Google account, you can sync Contacts with your Google Contacts, making them even more handy. Apps If using Microsoft Exchange Server, you can integrate your connecting work contacts by connecting to Microsoft Exchange Server.
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SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Email What You Can Do 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.
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Composing/Sending an e-mail Search 1. On the e-mail list screen, tap at the top right of the screen. The e-mail composing screen is displayed. 2. Input the recipient’s e-mail address at [To]. 3. Input the subject at [Subject]. 4. Input the message at [Compose Mail]. 5.
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Purchase or rent the video files from Video Unlimited* Network / Internet *1 Video Unlimited is a video service available on Sony Entertainment Network. Connections Playing back video content on your tablet device 1.
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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.
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SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Music player What You Can Do 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.
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Using your tablet device, you can send music content to another DLNA certified device via the home network and play back the music content on that device [Details]. Search 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 panel.
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That notification can be turned off from the settings of 12 TONE ANALYSIS. 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.
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SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Gallery What You Can Do 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.
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SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Playing Back Content Stored on Another Device (Server) What You Can Do 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. Apps You must make preparations in advance to use the home network [Details].
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For customers in the U.S. and Canada only http://ebookstore.sony.com/help Connections Trademarks Sony Electronics Inc., Sony and the Sony logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Settings Related Topic...
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Video Unlimited What You Can Do The Video Unlimited service brings the best in digital video on Sony’s Internet-enabled devices from Sony Entertainment Network. Now you can download your favorite videos to your Sony Tablet device and watch them anytime, anywhere. Download and install this app today.
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, a variety of channels, plus sync* your own personal library. Listen to your music from a range of popular devices such as your Sony Tablets, PSP (R), BRAVIA (R) TVs, PSP (R) Apps and PS3 (TM) consoles, Android (TM) phones, Blu-ray Disc (TM) players, and nearly any PC! No downloading, unlimited skips and no ads.
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Search Troubleshooting About PS Store What You Can Do PlayStation(R) Store is an online store provided by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. You can purchase items such as PlayStation(R) games for PlayStation(TM) Certified terminals. Apps Note Your PSN or SEN sign-in ID is required to purchase PlayStation(R) games from PlayStation(R) Store.
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A stylish app recommendation site that provides you with a continually updated list of interesting Apps and useful applications to enhance your tablet device experience. Select App provides tablet device owners easy access to a variety of apps specifically chosen by Sony. Android Related Topic...
SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Enjoying Video, Music or Photo Content on Other Devices What You Can Do DLNA Apps If you connect your tablet device to the home network, you can enjoy videos, music or photos by linking other devices as follows.
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2. Connect your tablet device to your computer with a Micro-USB cable sold separately. 3. Click the Start button to display the start menu. Network / Internet 4. Click [Computer]. 5. Double-click [Sony Tablet P]. 6. Double-click [SD Card]. Connections The folder list of your tablet device screen is displayed.
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SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Playing Back Music Content on Multiple Devices (PARTY STREAMING) What You Can Do You can send (Throw) music content stored on your tablet device or the home network and play back the content at the same time via your home network on the devices with a PARTY Apps STREAMING function.
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Search 6. Tap [Start]. Playback using the PARTY STREAMING function starts on the selected devices. You can control playback using your tablet device. Hint You can also select to play back content stored on another device (server) using the DLNA app ([Details]) and proceed to step 5.
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Search 1. Muting button Tap this to turn off the volume. 2. Master Volume control bar Drag the point on the bar and release it at the desired volume. The volume is adjusted while maintaining volume balance among the devices. 3.
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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. Related Topic Enjoying Video, Music or Photo Content on Other Devices...
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SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting What You Can Do Over the Home Network What You Can Do 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) Apps Android Parts Description...
As a PlayStation(TM) Certified device, your tablet device allows you to enjoy titles such as classic first-generation PlayStation games. You can purchase PlayStation games from the PlayStation(R) Store. Apps Game titles from a variety of companies all over the world in addition to Sony can also be downloaded from the Android Market. Android Related Topic...
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Android Music Unlimited is a music service available on Sony Entertainment Network. Note Parts Description This app or service may not be available in some countries/regions.
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Settings Convenience: No need to drive or walk to a video kiosk, or wait for discs in the mail. Buy/Rent: Get films & TV episodes on your Sony Tablets, PSP (R), BRAVIA (R) TVs, PS3 (TM) Playback consoles, and more.
SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Supported Formats What You Can Do Playable formats vary depending on the app or content used. Note Apps Some files may not be playable on your tablet device. Android Video Parts Description Maximum Format/ Maximum Profile...
You can now transfer content between your tablet device and computer. Settings Note If [Sony Tablet] is not displayed on the left of the Media Go screen, this means that your tablet Playback device is not recognized by the computer. Check whether or not the device driver is installed correctly.
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SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Reading and Writing the Post (Article) What You Can Do 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.
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SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Switching the Posts (Article) Displayed What You Can Do 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.
SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting How to Use the Touch Screen What You Can Do Selects an icon or option. Tapping twice quickly allows you to zoom in or out images or other screen items. Apps Android Parts Description Tap &...
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SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Notes on the Screen What You Can Do Notes on handling the touch screen and LCD screen are explained here. Apps 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.
SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Parts and Controls What You Can Do Front Apps Android Parts Description Setup 1. Front camera lens Network / Internet (Headphone) jack 3. Notification LED 4. Touch screen (Lower screen) Connections 5. Touch screen (Upper screen) 6.
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SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Installing/Removing a Battery Pack What You Can Do To install a battery pack Apps 1. Press the two buttons to open the bottom cover. Android Parts Description Setup 2. Orient the contacts as shown, and then insert the battery pack. Network / Internet Connections Settings...
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Notes on Using the AC Adapter What You Can Do 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.
If the battery life has become short, replace it with a new battery pack specified by Sony. If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after being fully charged or will no longer accept a charge, replace it with a new one.
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SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Starting Wi-Fi Communications What You Can Do 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.
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SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Communicating with Another Bluetooth(R) Device What You Can Do 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 Apps details on Bluetooth communication, see “About the Bluetooth(R)
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Check the system requirements of the Apps Bluetooth device before purchasing. For information on Bluetooth devices supported by Sony tablet devices, visit the support website. Some Bluetooth devices require authentication (pairing) before establishing a connection with Android another device.
About Backup What You Can Do Sony recommends that you periodically “backup” your tablet by copying the data stored on your tablet to another storage device, like the hard drive on your PC. Various types of data, such as photos, video recordings, or downloaded music and video content, will accumulate in your tablet Apps device as you use it.
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SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Removing/Inserting a microSD Memory Card What You Can Do Your tablet device is equipped with a microSD memory card slot. A microSD memory card is inserted into the microSD memory card slot by default. When you replace a microSD memory card with a new one, follow the procedure below.
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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.
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Android “Sony Entertainment Network logo” and “Sony Entertainment Network” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “SensMe” and its logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Parts Description Communications AB. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark or a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Specifications What You Can Do Operating System Android (TM) Apps NVIDIA(R) Tegra(TM) 2 mobile Processor Processor Operating Speed 1.0 GHz Main Memory Memory size (installed) 1 GB Android 13.9 cm (5.5” Ultra Wide VGA) Screen size (1024x480) x2 Display...
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SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search Troubleshooting Support for PlayStation(R) in general What You Can Do U.S.A. and Canada http://us.playstation.com/support/ Apps Mexico http://mx.playstation.com/soporte/ Android Japan http://www.jp.playstation.com/support/ Parts Description United Kingdom http://uk.playstation.com/support/ Setup Germany Network / Internet http://de.playstation.com/support/ Spain Connections http://es.playstation.com/support/ France Settings http://fr.playstation.com/support/...
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SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search How to Use You cannot insert/remove a SIM Card. Tablet Device To insert a SIM card 1. Make sure all the cables are unplugged from your tablet device, and then turn off your tablet device [Details].
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Press the power button with the touch screen lid opened. Apps If you do not use the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack supplied by Sony, the tablet device may not work properly. The battery may be extremely low on power.