Sony XPERIA X PERFORMANCE User manual

User guide
Xperia™X
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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.......................................................................10
Device security.............................................................................12
Making sure your device is protected..............................................12
Screen lock......................................................................................12
Fingerprint Manager.........................................................................14
Unlocking your device automatically...............................................15
SIM card protection ........................................................................18
Finding the identification number of your device.............................19
Finding a lost device .......................................................................20
Learning the basics......................................................................22
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................22
Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................23
Home screen....................................................................................24
Application screen........................................................................... 25
Navigating applications....................................................................26
Widgets............................................................................................27
Shortcuts and folders...................................................................... 27
Background and themes..................................................................28
Battery and power management..................................................... 29
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................30
Notifications.....................................................................................30
Icons in the status bar..................................................................... 32
Applications overview......................................................................34
Downloading applications............................................................37
Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................37
Downloading applications from other sources................................37
Internet and networks.................................................................. 38
Browsing the web............................................................................38
Internet and MMS settings ..............................................................38
Wi-Fi® .............................................................................................39
Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................41
Controlling data usage.....................................................................42
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Selecting mobile networks...............................................................43
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................43
Synchronising data on your device..............................................45
Synchronising with online accounts................................................ 45
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................45
Basic settings...............................................................................47
Accessing settings...........................................................................47
Volume settings .............................................................................. 47
Do not disturb mode........................................................................48
Screen settings................................................................................49
Application settings......................................................................... 50
Resetting your applications............................................................. 51
Daydream.........................................................................................52
Language settings............................................................................52
Date and time...................................................................................52
X-Reality™ for mobile......................................................................53
Super-vivid mode.............................................................................53
Enhancing the sound output............................................................53
Noise cancellation............................................................................54
Multiple user accounts.....................................................................54
Typing text................................................................................... 57
On-screen keyboard........................................................................57
Editing text.......................................................................................58
Calling.......................................................................................... 59
Making calls.....................................................................................59
Receiving calls.................................................................................60
Smart call handling.......................................................................... 62
Ongoing calls...................................................................................62
Using the call log............................................................................. 62
Forwarding calls...............................................................................63
Restricting calls................................................................................63
Multiple calls....................................................................................64
Conference calls..............................................................................65
Voicemail..........................................................................................65
Emergency calls...............................................................................65
Contacts ......................................................................................67
Transferring contacts.......................................................................67
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................68
Adding and editing contacts............................................................69
Adding medical and emergency contact information......................70
Favourites and groups.....................................................................71
Sending contact information............................................................72
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Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application................... 72
Backing up contacts........................................................................72
Email.............................................................................................74
Setting up email...............................................................................74
Sending and receiving email messages.......................................... 74
Organising your email messages.....................................................75
Email account settings.....................................................................76
Gmail™............................................................................................76
Messaging and chat.....................................................................78
Reading and sending messages......................................................78
Organising your messages.............................................................. 79
Calling from a message................................................................... 79
Messaging settings..........................................................................80
Instant messaging and video chat...................................................80
Music ...........................................................................................81
Transferring music to your device .................................................. 81
Listening to music............................................................................81
Music home screen menu................................................................82
Playlists............................................................................................83
Sharing music..................................................................................84
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................84
Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................84
FM radio.......................................................................................86
Listening to the radio.......................................................................86
Favourite radio channels..................................................................87
Sound settings.................................................................................87
Camera.........................................................................................88
Taking photos and recording videos............................................... 88
Face detection.................................................................................89
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................89
Adding geographical positions to your photos................................89
General camera settings..................................................................90
Still camera settings.........................................................................93
Video camera settings..................................................................... 96
Photos and videos in Album........................................................ 99
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................99
Sharing and managing photos and videos....................................100
Editing photos with the Photo editor application...........................101
Editing videos with the Video editor application............................101
Hiding photos and videos..............................................................102
Album home screen menu.............................................................102
Viewing your photos on a map......................................................103
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Videos........................................................................................ 105
The Video application.................................................................... 105
Transferring video content to your device ....................................106
Managing video content................................................................ 106
Movie Creator................................................................................ 106
Connectivity............................................................................... 108
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.................108
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices............................108
Connecting your device to USB accessories................................ 110
Connecting your device to a DUALSHOCK™ series wireless
controller........................................................................................110
NFC................................................................................................110
Bluetooth® wireless technology....................................................112
Smart apps and features that save you time.............................115
Using your device as a wallet........................................................ 115
News Suite.....................................................................................115
Travel and maps.........................................................................116
Using location services..................................................................116
Google Maps™ and navigation..................................................... 116
Using data traffic when travelling.................................................. 116
Using your device with a car infotainment system........................117
Airplane mode................................................................................117
Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................... 118
Calendar.........................................................................................118
Alarm and clock.............................................................................118
Accessibility............................................................................... 121
Magnification gestures...................................................................121
Large text.......................................................................................121
Colour correction...........................................................................121
TalkBack........................................................................................121
TTY (Teletypewriter) mode.............................................................122
Support and maintenance..........................................................123
Support for your device.................................................................123
Computer tool................................................................................123
Updating your device.....................................................................124
Memory and storage......................................................................124
Managing files using a computer...................................................126
Backing up and restoring content................................................. 126
Running diagnostic tests on your device.......................................129
Restarting and resetting your device.............................................129
Warranty, SAR and usage guidelines............................................ 131
Limitations to services and features..............................................131
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Legal information........................................................................... 131
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Getting started
About this User guide
This is the Xperia™ X User guide for the Android™ 6.0 software version. If you're not
sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings
menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on
page 124 .
To check the current software version of your device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version.
Overview
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1. Headset jack
2. NFC™ detection area
3. Front camera lens
4. Ear speaker
5. Charging/Notification light
6. Proximity/Light sensor
7. Power key/Fingerprint sensor
8. Volume/Zoom key
9. Camera key
10. Main loudspeaker
11. Charger/USB cable port
12. Main microphone
13. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS antenna area
14. Main camera lens
15. Main camera light
16. Second microphone
17. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover
Assembly
Your device only supports nano SIM cards. The nano SIM card and the memory card
share the same holder but have separate slots in the holder. Make sure you don’t
confuse the two.
To prevent data loss, make sure you turn off your device or unmount the memory card before
you drag out the holder to remove the nano SIM card or memory card from the device.
To insert the nano SIM card
If you drag out the SIM/Memory card holder while the device is powered on, the device
restarts automatically.
1With the screen facing down, drag out the SIM/Memory card holder using your
fingernail.
2Firmly place a nano SIM card in the holder in the correct orientation, as shown
in the illustration. Make sure the nano SIM card is placed horizontally in the
holder.
3Gently push the holder into the slot until it fits into place.
To insert a memory card
1With the screen facing down, open the nano SIM/Memory card slot cover.
2Place the memory card in the memory card slot in the correct orientation, as
shown in the illustration.
3Gently push the holder into the slot until it fits into place.
To remove the nano SIM card
1With the screen facing down, open the nano SIM/Memory card slot cover.
2Drag out the nano SIM/Memory card holder using your fingernail.
3Remove the nano SIM card, then gently push the holder into the slot until it fits
into place.
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To remove the memory card
1Either turn off the device, or unmount the memory card under Settings >
Storage & memory > > Advanced settings > Storage > next to SD card.
2With the screen facing down, open the nano SIM/Memory card slot cover.
3Drag out the nano SIM/Memory card holder using your fingernail.
4Remove the memory card, then gently push the holder into the slot until it fits
into place.
Screen protection
Before using your device, remove the protection film by pulling up on the protruding tab.
It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony branded screen cover or a
protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third party screen protection
accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors,
lenses, speakers, or microphones and can invalidate the warranty.
Starting your device for the first time
The first time you start your device, a setup guide helps you to configure basic
settings, personalise your device and sign in to your accounts (for example a
Google™ account).
To turn on the device
1Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
2Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .
3Wait a while for the device to start.
To turn off the device
1Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.
2In the options menu, tap Power off.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
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Why do I need a Google™ account?
Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by
Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device
when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and the
Play Store™ application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ online store
for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these services, you
need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account enables you to do all of
the following:
•Download and install applications from Google Play™.
•Synchronise your email, contacts and calendar using Gmail™.
•Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
•Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web
browser.
•Identify yourself as the authorised user after a software repair using Xperia™
Companion.
•Remotely find, lock or clear a lost or stolen device using the my Xperia™ or
Android™ Device Manager services.
For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to
http://support.google.com .
It is crucial that you remember your Google™ account username and password. In some
situations, you may need to identify yourself for security reasons using your Google™ account.
If you fail to give your Google™ username and password in such situations, your device is
locked. Also, if you have more than one Google™ account, make sure to enter the details for
the relevant account.
To set up a Google™ account on your device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google.
3Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you
already have an account.
You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you
start your device. Alternatively, you can go online and create an account at
www.google.com/accounts .
To remove a Google™ account
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Google.
3Select the Google™ account that you want to remove.
4Tap > Remove account.
5Tap Remove account again to confirm.
If you remove your Google™ account, any security features that are linked to your Google™
account will no longer be available.
If you are lending your device to someone to use for an extended period, it is recommended
that you create a guest user account for the other user, and set up a screen lock to protect
your own user account.
Charging your device
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an
authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart the device
yourself. Doing so can cause damage and void your warranty.
It is recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before starting
up your device for the first time. You can still use your device while it is charging. To
read more about how to improve battery performance, see
Battery and power
management on page 29 .
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