Sony Xperia X F5122 User manual

User guide
Xperia™X
F5122

Contents
Getting started...............................................................................7
About this User guide........................................................................7
Overview............................................................................................7
Assembly...........................................................................................8
Screen protection..............................................................................9
Starting your device for the first time.................................................9
Why do I need a Google™ account?...............................................10
Charging your device.......................................................................11
Device security.............................................................................13
Making sure your device is protected..............................................13
Screen lock......................................................................................13
Fingerprint Manager.........................................................................15
Unlocking your device automatically...............................................16
SIM card protection.........................................................................20
Using multiple SIM cards.................................................................20
Finding the identification number of your device.............................21
Finding a lost device .......................................................................21
Learning the basics......................................................................23
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................23
Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................24
Home screen....................................................................................25
Application screen...........................................................................26
Navigating applications....................................................................27
Widgets............................................................................................28
Shortcuts and folders......................................................................28
Background and themes..................................................................29
Battery and power management.....................................................30
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................31
Notifications.....................................................................................31
Icons in the status bar.....................................................................33
Applications overview......................................................................36
Downloading applications............................................................38
Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................38
Downloading applications from other sources................................38
Internet and networks..................................................................39
Browsing the web............................................................................39
Internet and MMS settings ..............................................................39
Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................40
Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................42
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Controlling data usage.....................................................................44
Selecting a SIM card for data traffic................................................45
Selecting mobile networks...............................................................45
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................46
Synchronising data on your device..............................................47
Synchronising with online accounts................................................47
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................47
Basic settings...............................................................................49
Accessing settings...........................................................................49
Volume settings...............................................................................49
Do not disturb mode settings..........................................................50
Screen settings................................................................................51
Application settings.........................................................................52
Resetting your applications.............................................................53
Daydream.........................................................................................54
Language settings............................................................................54
Date and time...................................................................................54
X-Reality™ for mobile......................................................................55
Super-vivid mode.............................................................................55
Enhancing the sound output............................................................55
Multiple user accounts.....................................................................56
Typing text...................................................................................59
On-screen keyboard........................................................................59
Phonepad.........................................................................................60
Entering text using voice input........................................................61
Editing text.......................................................................................61
Personalising the on-screen keyboard............................................62
Calling..........................................................................................64
Making calls.....................................................................................64
Receiving calls.................................................................................65
Ongoing calls...................................................................................67
Using the call log.............................................................................67
Forwarding calls...............................................................................68
Restricting calls................................................................................68
Multiple calls....................................................................................69
Conference calls..............................................................................70
Voicemail..........................................................................................70
Emergency calls...............................................................................71
Contacts.......................................................................................72
Transferring contacts.......................................................................72
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................73
Adding and editing contacts............................................................74
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Adding medical and emergency contact information......................75
Favourites and groups.....................................................................76
Sending contact information............................................................77
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application...................77
Backing up contacts........................................................................77
Messaging and chat.....................................................................79
Reading and sending messages......................................................79
Organising your messages..............................................................80
Calling from a message...................................................................81
Messaging settings..........................................................................81
Instant messaging and video chat...................................................81
Email.............................................................................................82
Setting up email...............................................................................82
Sending and receiving email messages..........................................82
Organising your email messages.....................................................83
Email account settings.....................................................................84
Gmail™............................................................................................84
Music............................................................................................86
Transferring music to your device...................................................86
Listening to music............................................................................86
Music home screen menu................................................................87
Playlists............................................................................................88
Sharing music..................................................................................89
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................89
Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................89
FM radio.......................................................................................91
Listening to the radio.......................................................................91
Favourite radio channels..................................................................92
Sound settings.................................................................................92
Camera.........................................................................................93
Taking photos and recording videos...............................................93
Face detection.................................................................................94
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................94
Adding geographical positions to your photos................................94
General camera settings..................................................................95
Still camera settings.........................................................................98
Video camera settings...................................................................101
Photos and videos in Album......................................................104
Viewing photos and videos............................................................104
Sharing and managing photos and videos....................................105
Editing photos with the Photo editor application...........................106
Editing videos with the Video editor application............................107
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Hiding photos and videos..............................................................107
Album home screen menu.............................................................108
Viewing your photos on a map......................................................109
Videos........................................................................................111
Watching videos in the Video application......................................111
Transferring video content to your device.....................................112
Managing video content................................................................112
Movie Creator................................................................................112
PS Video service............................................................................113
Connectivity...............................................................................114
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable............114
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.................114
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices............................115
Connecting your device to USB accessories................................117
Connecting your device to a DUALSHOCK™ series wireless
controller........................................................................................117
NFC................................................................................................118
Bluetooth® wireless technology....................................................120
Smart apps and features that save you time.............................123
Using your device as a wallet........................................................123
Travel and maps.........................................................................124
Using location services..................................................................124
Google Maps™ and navigation.....................................................124
Using data traffic when travelling..................................................124
Using your device with a car infotainment system........................125
Airplane mode................................................................................125
Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................127
Calendar.........................................................................................127
Alarm and clock.............................................................................127
Accessibility...............................................................................130
Magnification gestures...................................................................130
Large text.......................................................................................130
Colour correction...........................................................................130
TalkBack........................................................................................130
Support and maintenance..........................................................132
Support for your device.................................................................132
Computer tools..............................................................................132
Updating your device.....................................................................133
Memory and storage......................................................................134
Managing files using a computer...................................................135
Backing up and restoring content.................................................135
Running diagnostic tests on your device.......................................138
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