The battery does not charge. The charge indicator does not light. The battery consumption increases. The charge indicator blinks. Heat builds up in the tablet device and the AC adapter while the tablet device is in use or being charged. The screen is dark. There is a point that is not displayed properly on the screen. A Bluetooth(R) device was not found. Your tablet device gets slow/is not performing as expected. Your tablet device does not work. . 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 the tap sound (operation sound). The screen does not rotate when you turn your tablet device. To turn off screen rotation. To deactivate the lock function/to use your tablet device without locking the screen. The sound from the built-in speaker is interrupted when the screen is rotated. A headset cannot be used. The file cannot be displayed/be played back. The video is interrupted/is jumpy/is not synchronized with the audio. Your tablet device cannot receive GPS signals or takes a long time for the positioning. The results of GPS positioning may be different from the actual location. The photos and movies taken with the camera are blurry. You cannot send (Throw) content to another device and play it back with DLNA apps. Your tablet device cannot learn with the Remote control app. Some applications are not displayed in the selected language. Some applications cannot be uninstalled. A website for mobile phones or smartphones is displayed. You cannot use Internet telephone or voice chat. Your tablet device cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network. t 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 the battery before you start using your tablet device [Details]. e 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 on your tablet device for the first time, see “Before Use” [Details]. e 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, be sure to shut down your tablet device properly as described above. If you cannot shut down your tablet device as described above, press and hold the power button for about 10 seconds to force it to shut down. If you cannot force your tablet device to shut down, press the reset button (hole) [Details]. n 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 [ Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Screen] - [Timeout], and select the desired time interval before turn-off. You can also make settings to lock the screen when it is turned on [Details]. r 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 damaged or broken, do not use it. Use the AC adapter supplied with your tablet device when using a designated Sony cradle (SGPDS1, sold separately) for your tablet device. y 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 device charge connector in the direction shown below. The charge indicator is lit according to the battery charging condition of your tablet device. Hint Using the designated Sony cradle (SGPDS1, sold separately) for your tablet device allows you to charge the battery easier. On the charge indicator The charge indicator lights up in different colors, depending on the remaining battery level. Red: The battery needs to be charged. Yellow (orange): Insuff...