Tech love: September 2013

Sunday 22 September 2013

How To Use SIM Card Lock - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use SIM Card Lock on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. The SIM card lock only protects your subscription. Your device will still work with a new SIM card. If the SIM card lock is on, you have to enter a PIN (Personal Identity Number).

How To Factory Data Reset - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to Factory Data reset your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. You can reset your device to its original settings, with or without deleting all of your personal data. It is possible to reset your device to the state it was in before you first turned it on. But before you perform a reset, make sure to back up any important data saved on your device.

How To Update Using USB - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to Update using USB on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Some updates are not available for wireless download. Notifications appear in the status bar to inform you of such updates. To download and run the updates, you need a USB cable and a computer running the PC Companion application.

How To Update Wirelessly - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to Update Wirelessly on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Use the Update center application to update your device wirelessly. You can download software updates manually, or you can allow Update service to update your device automatically whenever downloads become available. When the automatic update feature is activated, a notification appears in the status bar every time an update becomes available.

How To Use Alarm Clock - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use Alarm Clock on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Use your device as an alarm clock and select any sound saved on your device as your alarm signal. The alarm does not sound if your device is turned off. But it does sound when the device is set to silent mode.

How To Use Calendar Apps - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use Calendar Apps on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Your device has a calendar application for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronize the calendar application on your device with your web calendar.

How To Use Wisepilot Apps - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use Wisepilot apps on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Get turn-by-turn voice instructions on how to get places. You can also manage your trips and share routes and locations with friends via SMS, Twitter™, or Facebook™.

How To Use Navigation Apps - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use Navigation Apps on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Use the Navigation application in your device to get turn-by-turn instructions on how to get places. The directions are both spoken and displayed on the screen.

How To Use Google Maps - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use Google Maps on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Track your current location, view real-time traffic situations and receive detailed directions to your destination. Before taking trips, you can download and save maps to your memory card to avoid high roaming costs.

How To Use GPS - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use GPS on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Use your device to find out where you are. There are two methods: GPS and wireless networks. Enable the wireless networks option if you only need your approximate location, and want it fast. If you want a more exact position, and have a clear view of the sky, enable the GPS option. In situations where the wireless network connection is weak, you should enable both options to ensure that your location is found.

Saturday 21 September 2013

How To Sync With Facebook - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to Sync with Facebook on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. There are two ways to use Facebook™ on your device. You can use the standard Facebook application to access your online Facebook account, or you can synchronize your Facebook account with your device and share content between Facebook™ and a range of other applications.

How To Sync With Corporate Email - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to sync with Corporate Email, Calendar and contacts on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Access your corporate email messages, calendar appointments, and contacts directly from your device. View and manage them just as easily as you would from a computer. After setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar, and Contactsapplications.

How To Sync With Google - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to Sync with Google on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Synchronize your device with different Google™ services to keep your information up to date, regardless of which device you’re using your Google™ account from. For example, you can synchronize your contacts, Gmail™, calendar, and web browser data.

How To Use Smart Connect Apps - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use Smart Connect Apps on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory. You can also use it to set a specific action or a group of actions to launch on your device at certain times of the day.

How To Use Screen Mirroring - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use Screen Mirroring on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Use Screen mirroring to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favorite photos from the comfort of your couch. You can also use this feature to listen to music from your device via the TV’s speakers.

How To Connect Sony Xperia Tablet Z To TV - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to connect Sony Xperia Tablet Z to TV. Connect your device to a TV set and start viewing content saved in your device on a larger screen. When you connect your device to the TV set, the TV launcher application opens. This application helps you to play media files from your device on TVs and other devices.

Media Go Application - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to install and use Media Go Application for your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. The MediaGo™ computer application helps you transfer and manage media content in your device and computer.

PC Companion Application - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to install and use PC Companion Application for your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. PC Companion is a computer application that gives you access to additional features and services which help you transfer music, video and pictures to and from your device.

Friday 20 September 2013

How To Transfer Files Using Media Transfer Mode Via WiFi - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to transfer files using Media Transfer Mode via WiFi on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. You can transfer files between your device and other MTP compatible devices, such as a computer, using a Wi-Fi® connection. Before connecting, you first need to pair the two devices.

How To Connect Sony Xperia Tablet Z To Computer - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to connect Sony Xperia Tablet Z to Computer. Connect your device to a computer and start transferring pictures, music, and other file types. The easiest ways to connect are using a USB cable or Bluetooth wireless technology.

Thursday 19 September 2013

How To Take A Screenshot - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to take a screenshot on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Your device allows you to make a screen capture without installing any third-party apps.

How To Send And Receive Files Using Bluetooth - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to send and receive files using Bluetooth on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Use Bluetooth technology to share items with other Bluetooth™ compatible devices, such as phones or computers. You can send and receive the following kinds of items:

How To Pair Bluetooth - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to Pair Bluetooth on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. When you pair your device with another device, you can, for example, connect your device to a Bluetooth™ headset or a Bluetooth™ car kit and use these other devices to share music.

How To Name - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to name Sony Xperia Tablet Z. You can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after you have turned on the Bluetooth™ function and your device is set to visible.

How To Configure Bluetooth - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to Configure Bluetooth on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Use the Bluetooth™ function to send files to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices, or to connect to handsfree accessories. Turn on the Bluetooth™ function in your device and create wireless connections to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as computers, handsfree accessories, phones, and tablets.

How To Use NFC - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use NFC on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Use Near Field Communications (NFC) to share data with other devices, such as a video, photo, web page address, music file, or contact. You can also use NFC to scan tags that give you more information about a product or service as well as tags that activate certain functions on your device.

Wednesday 18 September 2013

How To Use Sony Xperia Tablet Z As Remote Control - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use your Sony Xperia Tablet Z as Remote control. Use the Remote control application to control other devices from a distance. For example, you can use your device to control a TV, a Set-Top Box (STB), a DVD player/ recorder, or a Blu-ray™ player/recorder. The Remote control application in your device uses infrared wireless technology. Because this technology has a short range, you need to hold your device close to the device that you want to control remotely.

How To Play Files On DMR Devices - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to play files on DMR devices on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Using DLNA™ technology, you can push media content saved on your device to another device connected to the same Wi-Fi® network. The other device must be able to function as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device, which means that it can render, or play, content received from your device.

How To Share Content With DLNA Certified Devices - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to share content with DLNA Certified devices on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as, for example, a TV, or a computer. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network in order for content to be shared.

How To Use VPN - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use VPN on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Use your device to connect to virtual private networks, which allow you to access resources inside a secured local network from outside the actual network. For example, Virtual Private Network connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network, for example, when they are traveling.

How To Use Advanced WiFi Settings - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use Advanced WiFi Settings on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, it is possible to see the status of these Wi-Fi® networks. You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.

How To Use WiFi - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use WiFi on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. To browse the Internet using a Wi-Fi® connection, you need to search for and connect to an available Wi-Fi® network, and then open the Internet browser. The signal strength of the Wi-Fi® network may differ depending on your device’s location. Move closer to the Wi-Fi® access point to increase the signal strength.

How To Configure Chrome - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to configure Chrome on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes preinstalled in most markets. Go tohttp://support.google.com/chrome and click the “Chrome for Mobile” link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser.

Saturday 14 September 2013

How To Use Videos Unlimited Apps - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use Videos Unlimited apps on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Use the Video Unlimited™ service to rent and purchase videos that you can view not only on your Android device, but also on a PC, PlayStation® Portable (PSP®), or PlayStation® 3. Select your pick from the latest Hollywood releases, action movies, comedies, classics, and a range of other categories.

How To Use Movies Apps - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use Movies apps on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve downloaded to your device. The Movies application also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info, and director details for each movie. You can also play your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network.

How To View Online Albums - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to view online albums on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. In Album, view the photos and videos that you and your friends have uploaded to online services, such as Picasa™ and Facebook™. You can view comments from your friends and add your own comments as well.

How To View Photos In Map - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to view photos in Map on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. If you download or copy geotagged photos to your device, you can view these photos on a map that shows the location where they were taken. Geotagged photos are photos that contain location-specific information. If photos are not already geotagged, you can geotag them manually in Album.

How To Use Videos In Album - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use Videos in Album on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Use Album to watch videos that you’ve taken with the camera, downloaded, or copied to your device. You can also share your videos with friends, for example, by uploading them to online services.

How To Edit Photos In Album - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to edit photos in Album on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. You can edit photos in Album. For example, you can crop photos, associate them with contacts, or use them as wallpaper.

How To Use My Albums In Album - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use My Albums in Album on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. You can view photos and videos in Camera, Phone memory and Memory Card on your device. The following tiles are available in My albums:

How To Use Pictures In Alum - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use Pictures in Album on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. In the Pictures tab in Album, you can view your photos and videos in thumbnails in a grid view.

Friday 13 September 2013

How To Use Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Sony’s Mobile BRAVIA® Engine technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper, and more natural images.

Thursday 12 September 2013

How To Use Video Camera Settings - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use video camera settings on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. You can customize the video camera settings and even the video camera settings panel on your device.

How To Use Video Camera - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use Video Camera on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. You can shoot videos on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z with the highly sensitive Exmor R sensor; you can take videos even in low lighting conditions.

How To Use Camera Settings - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use Camera Settings on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. You can customize the camera settings for taking photos and even change the settings panel.

How To Use Camera - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use Camera on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. The Still-cam in your device is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor R sensor, which helps you capture sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions. From the still-cam, you can, for example, send your photos and videos to friends as messages, or upload them to a web service. Your device also has a front cam, which is useful for self-portraits.

Wednesday 11 September 2013

How To Customize FM Radio Settings - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to customize FM Radio Settings on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. You can change sound settings, sound modes and identify radio tracks using TrackID.

How To Use FM Radio - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use FM Radio on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favorites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio.

How To Use PlayNow Service - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use PlayNow Service on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, music, games, ringtones, and wallpapers. The PlayNow™ service offers both free and non-free downloads. Note that payment options for non-free applications may vary per country.

How To Use Music Unlimited Apps - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use Music Unlimited apps on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Music Unlimited™ is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions of songs over a mobile network or Wi-Fi® connection. You can manage and edit your personal music library in the cloud from a variety of devices, or sync your playlists and music using a PC that runs the Windows® operating system.

Tuesday 10 September 2013

How To Use TrackID Technology - Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use TrackID Technology on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title and album info within seconds.