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Before we can use the functions of the Alpha S600 optimal we need to change some settings of the unit.
Select the gear symbol on the screen to open the settings menu.
Scroll down and select "language & keyboard".
Select "choose language" on the screen.
Select your language from the list and confirm the selection.
Now we set up the date & time.
Push the back button on the unit and select "date & time" on the screen.
Select "choose date" on the screen and set up the current date.
Press "set up" to confirm your settings.
Select "choose timezone" and select your timezone from the list on the screen.
Select "choose time" on the screen and set up the current time.
Press "set up" to confirm your settings.
Now we can connect the unit to the internet. For this we have 2 options.
You can use an UMTS stick with a SIM card and connect it to an USB port on the backside of the Alpha S600.
It could take a short time until the internet connection is established.
If the bar symbols will appear on the top of the screen the connection is established.
You can also use the delivered WiFi-Stick. It will be also connected to an USB port on the backside of the Alpha S600.
Open the settings menu, select "WiFi & Network" on the screen and active the WiFi function
Select "WiFi settings" on the screen and choose your WiFi network from the list for the connection.
Type in the security paraphrase for the WiFi network and select "connect" on the screen.
If your smartphone supports the Tethering function you can connect it to the Alpha S600 and use it as a modem.
To complete the set up we need to link a Google Account to the Alpha S600 an internet connection is required.
Open the settings menu and select "Accounts & Synchronization" on the screen.
Select "add account" and choose Google confirm your selection with "next".
Create a new Google Account or log in into your account.
To create a new Google Account select "create" on the screen.
Follow the instructions on the screen to create an new Google Account. After the successfull registration we have access to the Google Play Store and can download applications.
The Alpha S600 offers 5 homescreens where you can arrange widgets and applications.
Press and hold on the screen to change the wallpaper. Select "wallpaper" on the screen.
For example we can set up an animated wallpaper.
Press and hold down on the screen to link an application to the homescreen. Select "linkage" on the screen.
Select an application which will appear on the home screen.
Per Drag & Drop you can move or delete the application.
Lets have a closer look on the radio function. Select the radio symbol on the screen
You can store up to 6 stations in the upper area.
The station informations will be displayed in the middle area.
At the bottom area you have access to the function bar.
Press the lupe symbol on the function bar to search for all availables radio stations.
You can change the frequency with the arrow symbols or type it in directly with the number field.
To store a station press and hold one of the upper storing buttons or select the folder symbol in the function bar.
Select the storing place from the list and confirm your selection.
The stations can be stored in the storing or the favorite list.
Select the plus symbol on the screen to open more RDS settings.
The Alpha S600 switchs automatically to the DVD function if a disk will be inserted.
Press on the screen to open the function bar to control the playback.
Select the equalizer symbol in the main menu to mix the sound.
Choose from equalizer pre-settings or adjust the parameters as you want.
Connect an USB device to the Alpha S600 and select the playing source.
Search for your title with the list function and select it to start the playback.
To browse the files on an USB device select the file browser in the main menu.
Select the folder and search for the needed file. Select it to start the playback directly.
Select the Bluetooth symbol on the screen to open the bluetooth function.
Now you can pair your mobile phone to the Alpha S600.
After successfull pairing you can synchronize the phonebook.
Select "phonebook synchronization" and choose "Bluetooth".
The phonebook synchronization can last some time depending on the number of contacts
Search for the contacts with name and call them directly.
Stream your music wireless to the Alpha S600 with the A2DP function. Operate the menu on the screen.
Select the world symbol on the screen to open the browser function.
Type in the site into the navigation bar on top to start surfing.
Use the "Zoom function" to enlarge or decrease the content.
Select "Play Store" in the main menu to get access to more downloadable applications.
Navigate through the Play Store or type in the name of the application.
Select the "installing" button on the screen to install an application on the Alpha S600. The application will be downlaoded in the background.
So you can customize the Alpha S600 as you want.