Sony XPERIA X PERFORMANCE User manual

Xperia™ X Performance
User Guide

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Xperia™ X Performance
Xperia™ X Performance
User Guide Contents
Introduction
About the User Guide........................................................ 3
Accessing Instructions on Handset................................... 3
Getting Started
Parts & Functions.............................................................. 6
SIM Card.............................................................................. 7
SD Card................................................................................9
Charging Battery.............................................................. 11
Power On/Off................................................................... 12
Using Touchscreen............................................................ 12
Basic Operations
Basic Operation.................................................................16
Phone Number................................................................... 17
Silent Mode....................................................................... 18
Text Entry.........................................................................18
Using a Google Account................................................... 19
Google Play....................................................................... 21
Security Codes/Operation Password...............................23
SIM PIN.............................................................................. 23
Locking Screen.................................................................. 24
Updating Software........................................................... 25
Handset Interface
Home Screen Basics.......................................................... 28
Status Bar......................................................................... 29
Using Notifications Window/Quick Settings.................. 30
Phone
Placing/Answering Calls...................................................34
Optional Services..............................................................36
Using Contacts..................................................................41
Messaging & Internet
Messaging.......................................................................... 44
Sending S! Mail/SMS.........................................................44
Using Gmail....................................................................... 46
Using Email........................................................................47
Using Chrome.................................................................... 47
Camera
Capturing Still Images/Videos......................................... 52
Viewing Captured Still Images/Videos (Album).............. 55
Music
Listening to Music............................................................58
Connectivity
Connecting by Wi-Fi.........................................................60
Using Bluetooth®Function................................................ 61
Global Services
Making Calls while Abroad.............................................. 64

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Handset Settings
Handset Settings.............................................................. 68
Wi-Fi Settings...................................................................69
Other Settings.................................................................. 70
Sound & Notification Settings........................................ 70
App Settings..................................................................... 71
Account & Sync Settings................................................. 72
For Assistance
Specifications....................................................................74
Customer Service.............................................................. 74
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions........................................................... 76
Important Product Information.......................................84
Bluetooth®/Wi-Fi (WLAN).................................................86
Waterproofing/Dustproofing........................................... 87
End User License Agreement........................................... 89
Export Controls and Regulations.................................... 90
Intellectual Property Rights............................................90
RF Exposure Information/Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Information........................................................................92
FCC Statement for the USA............................................ 94
Declaration of Conformity for 502SO............................94
VCCI....................................................................................95

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Introduction Xperia™ X Performance
Introduction
About the User Guide
Thank-you for purchasing this product.
Before Using This Product
・Read "Safety Precautions" and this guide thoroughly
beforehand for proper usage.
・Accessible services may be limited by contract conditions.
Descriptions in the User Guide
In the User Guide, most operation descriptions are based on
handset at time of purchase.
Unless noted otherwise, descriptions are for Home Screen.
Some operation descriptions may be simplified.
Screenshots & Key Labels
Screenshots in the User Guide may differ in appearance with
actual Display. Key labels in the User Guide are simplified for
description purposes and differ with actual Display.
Other Notations
In the User Guide, the product is referred to as "handset."
microSD™/microSDHC™/microSDXC™ Card is referred to as "SD
Card."
Accessing Instructions on Handset
For those unfamiliar with handset operation, handset includes
an application for learning touch operation and checking how
to make settings.
Launching Guide
In Home Screen, (SoftBank) (Guide)
Guide top screen opens.
・Information on usage of (Guide) appears at initial
startup. Follow onscreen instructions.

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Getting Started
Parts & Functions.............................................................. 6
SIM Card.............................................................................. 7
SD Card................................................................................9
Charging Battery.............................................................. 11
Power On/Off................................................................... 12
Using Touchscreen............................................................ 12

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Parts & Functions
Handset
Part Description
Headphone
Port
Connect commercially available
headphones.
This port supports tetrapolar headset
that conforms to the CTIA standard.
Second Mic Reduces noise for calling.
NFC/
Osaifu-Keitai
Detection
Area
sticker is attached at time of
purchase.
Front
Camera
Use to shoot still images or videos of
yourself.
Earpiece/
Speaker
Hear the other party's voice here.
Also, hear sound (music, videos, TV, etc.)
from here.
Notification
Lamp
Flashes for incoming transmissions. Lights
while charging.
Proximity/
Light Sensor
Detects surrounding brightness to
automatically adjust Display or backlight
and prevent Touchscreen misoperation
during a call.
Display Touchscreen-type display, operate with
your fingers on Display.
Speaker Speak here.
Part Description
Camera Capture still images and videos.
Internal
Antenna/GPS
Antenna Area
Internal Antenna for calls, data
communication and GPS.
Flash/
Photo Light
Use as camera flash when taking photos,
etc.
Wi-Fi®/
Bluetooth®
Antenna Area
Internal Antenna for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®
feature.
Nameplate
CE mark, FCC ID, IMEI information printed
sticker is attached. Do not remove
nameplate.
Internal
Antenna Area
Internal Antenna for
call and data communication.
Wi-Fi
Antenna Area Internal Antenna for Wi-Fi.
Internal
Antenna Area
Internal Antenna for call and data
communication.
SIM Card/
SD Card Slot
Insert SIM Card/SD Card.
If SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover is pulled
out, handset reboots.
External
Device Port
Connect commercially available Micro USB
Cable, etc.
Mic Speak here.

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Handset Keys
Part Description
Power
Key/Screen
Lock Key/
Fingerprint
Sensor
( )
Long Press for power on/off.
Press for sleep mode on/off.
Or, use Fingerprint authentication.
Volume/
Zoom Up/
Down Key
Adjust Volume.
Adjust Zoom while using Camera.
Camera
Key ( )
Use as Camera shutter.
Long Press to launch Camera.
SIM Card
SIM Card is an IC card containing phone number and other
customer information.
Inserting SIM Card
Always unmount SD Card beforehand. For details, see
"Unmounting SD Card."
Draw SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover out using groove
Draw Tray out straight from handset
Set SIM Card into Tray with IC chip facing up
・Check SIM Card orientation by notch.
・Firmly set SIM Card so as not to come off from Tray.
Insert Tray with SIM Card straight into handset
・Check Tray orientation.
Push Tray all the way and press it down where indicated ○,
and make sure there are no gaps

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Removing SIM Card
Always unmount SD Card beforehand. For details, see
"Unmounting SD Card."
Draw SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover out using groove
Draw Tray out straight from handset
Remove SIM Card from Tray
Insert Tray straight into handset
・Check Tray orientation.
Push Tray all the way and press it down where indicated ○,
and make sure there are no gaps
SIM-Unlocking Handset
Handset can be SIM-unlocked. SIM-unlocking handset allows
other-carrier SIM cards to be used with it.
・Some services, functions, etc. may have restrictions when
an other-carrier SIM card is used. SoftBank Corp. does not
guarantee operation whatsoever.
・For details, see SoftBank Website.

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SD Card
Save data to handset memory or SD Card.
Handset supports SD Cards up to 200 GB. Some SD Cards may
not operate properly.
SD Card Cautions
Data
Information stored on SD Card can become lost or changed
accidentally or as a result of damage. It is recommended
that you keep a separate copy of important data. SoftBank
Corp. is not responsible for damages from data that is lost
or changed.
Reading/Writing Data
Never power off while reading or writing data.
Battery Level
A low battery charge may prevent reading/writing to SD
Card.
Handling SD Card
Use/keep SD Cards away from the reach of infants. May
cause choking if swallowed.
Inserting SD Card
Draw SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover out using groove
Draw Tray out straight from handset
Set SD Card into Tray with the metal terminals facing up
・Firmly set SIM Card so as not to come off from Tray.
Insert Tray straight into handset
・Check Tray orientation.
Push Tray all the way and press it down where indicated ○,
and make sure there are no gaps

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Unmounting SD Card
Always unmount SD Card before removing.
In Home Screen, (Settings)
Storage & memory
Advanced Storage for "SD Card"
"SD Card is safely ejected" appears and SD Card is
unmounted.
Removing SD Card
Always unmount SD Card beforehand.
Draw SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover out using groove
Draw Tray out straight from handset
Remove SD Card from Tray
Insert Tray straight into handset
・Check Tray orientation.
Push Tray all the way r and press it down where indicated ○,
and make sure there are no gaps

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Formatting SD Card
When using a new SD Card for the first time, always format it
on handset.
・Formatting erases all data on SD Card. Carefully check any
SD Card that was used on another device before formatting.
・Charge Battery while formatting, or format with adequate
battery charge.
In Home Screen, (Settings)
Storage & memory
Advanced Storage SD Card
Settings Format
ERASE & FORMAT
All data on SD Card is erased.
Charging Battery
Charging with AC Charger
For details, see SoftBank Website.
Operation using SoftBank SELECTION AC Adapter (Micro USB)
1.0A for smartphones (SB-AC13-HDMU) is explained here.
・See instructions included with AC Charger.
・Never connect Micro USB plug while handset or AC Charger
is wet.
Insert Micro USB connector of AC Charger straight into
External Device Port
・Check connector orientation. Forcible connection may cause
damage.
Unfold power plug of AC Charger and plug into household AC
Charging start sound sounds and Notification Lamp on
handset lights up when charging starts.
When charging is complete, unplug AC Charger and remove
Micro USB connector of AC Charger straight from handset

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Power On/Off
Powering On
(Long Press)
Lock screen appears.
・See "Unlocking Screen" to unlock the screen.
・Startup wizard appears for the first time handset is
powered on. Follow onscreen instructions.
・Battery level is not sufficient if Notification Lamp flashes
several times in red or low battery indicator appears when
is Pressed with handset powered off. Charge the
battery.
Powering Off
(Long Press)
Power off
Handset powers off.
Using Touchscreen
Handset uses a touchscreen-type Display. Operate with your
fingers on Display.
Tap
Contact Display lightly and briefly.
Touch & Hold
Touch screen lightly and hold it for a while. When the screen
changes, release finger.
Drag
Touch icon or other item lightly, move it where desired, and
release finger.
Swipe/Flick
Contact Display lightly, then brush screen up/down or left/
right.

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Pinch/Spread
Contact Display lightly, then close/widen fingers.

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Basic Operations
Basic Operation.................................................................16
Phone Number................................................................... 17
Silent Mode....................................................................... 18
Text Entry.........................................................................18
Using a Google Account................................................... 19
Google Play....................................................................... 21
Security Codes/Operation Password...............................23
SIM PIN.............................................................................. 23
Locking Screen.................................................................. 24
Updating Software........................................................... 25

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Basic Operation
Home Screen & Applications List
Most handset operations start in Home Screen (appears at
power on) or in applications list.
Navigation Bar
Tap icons on Navigation Bar (Display bottom) for the
following functions/operations.
Item Description
(Back)
Return to previous screen. Appears as
for onscreen keyboard; Tap to close
keyboard.
(Home) Return to Home Screen.
(History) Open listing of recently used applications
and activate or delete applications.
(Keyboard) Change keyboard.
Selecting Options and Navigating
Screens
Tap items, icons, onscreen keys, etc. to open assigned items.
・Tap to go back to previous screen.
Menu Operations
Tap for available settings and items.
Screens may also have settings and items that are available by
Touching & Holding Display.
Handset Settings and Making Settings
In Home Screen, Tap then Tap (Settings) to customize
the operation of handset functions.

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Portrait Orientation & Landscape
Orientation
The screen changes to landscape orientation when handset is
rotated sideways.
・Depending on the current screen, the orientation may not
change even by changing handset orientation.
Phone Number
Checking Your Phone Number
In Home Screen, (Settings)
About phone
Status
SIM status
Check phone number.

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Silent Mode
Set ringtone, operation sounds, etc. not to sound to avoid
disturbing others around you.
Silent Mode Cautions
Camera shutter, video start/stop tones, alarm, video and
music playback, and Tapped tone during a call sound
even in Silent mode.
Using Silent Mode (Vibrate)
Press Volume Up or Down Key
On volume adjustment bar,
Icon on sound volume adjustment bar turns to (White)
and Silent mode (Vibrate) is set.
・Press Volume Up Key while in Silent mode (Vibrate) to
cancel.
Using Silent Mode (Mute)
Press Volume Up or Down Key
On volume adjustment bar, Press Volume Down Key
Icon on sound volume adjustment bar turns to (Gray)
and Silent mode (Mute) is set.
・Press Volume Up Key while in Silent mode (Mute) to cancel.
Text Entry
Keyboards
Enter text with onscreen QWERTY keyboard by Tapping each
character individually, or use Gesture input feature and slide
finger from character to character to form words.
・Tap to hide keyboard.
・Touch & Hold text in text entry window to magnify in small
balloon.
・Input method is set to International keyboard (Xperia™
keyboard) by default. To input Japanese, Tap to change
keyboard to Xperia™ Japanese keyboard.
QWERTY Keyboard Layout
Enter a character. Touch & Hold character to show
variant options.
Switch between lower-case , upper-case , and
caps .
Toggle entry modes.
Show Emoticon/Pictogram list. When opened for the
first time, is shown for personalizing keyboard. Tap
and follow onscreen instructions. After personalized,
appears.
Show entry candidates.
Delete a character before cursor.
, , , or appears depending on
application. Confirm text input or enter line break.
Enter a space. Double-tap to enter a period.