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User guide Xperia™ X Compact F5321 - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 2
services 14 Learning the basics 16 Using the touchscreen 16 Turning the screen on or off 17 Smart backlight control 17 Homescreen 18 Application screen status bar 27 Applications overview 29 Battery and Maintenance 31 Charging your device 31 Battery and power management 32 Updating your - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 3
54 Language Settings 55 Date and time 55 Enhancing the Sound Output 55 Noise cancellation 56 Multiple User Accounts 57 Typing text 59 On-Screen Keyboards 59 Editing text 60 Auto-fill 60 Calling 61 Making calls 61 Receiving Calls 62 Smart call handling 63 Forwarding Calls 63 Blocking - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 4
92 Hiding photos and videos 93 Connectivity 94 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV 94 Connecting Your a Wallet 99 Xperia™ Actions 99 Clock and Calendar 101 Calendar 101 Clock 101 Accessibility 104 Magnification 104 Font size 104 Display Size 104 Color correction - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 5
Switch Access 105 Support and Legal 106 Support application 106 Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing 106 Warranty, SAR, and usage guidelines 107 Legal information 107 5 - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 6
Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ X Compact User guide for the Android™ 8.0 software version. If you're not Services and Features Some of the services and features described in this User Guide may not be supported in all countries or regions, or by all networks or service - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 7
Overview 7 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 8
light 7. Power key/Fingerprint sensor 8. Volume/Zoom key 9. Camera key 10. Main loudspeaker/Main microphone 11. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port 12. in compliance with IEC 60825-1:2014 (third edition). Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards. The nano SIM card and the memory card have - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 9
software repair using Xperia Companion. • Remotely find, lock, or clear a lost or stolen device using the Find my device services. For more information about Android and Google, go to http://support.google.com. It is crucial to remember your Google account username and password, in case you need to - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 10
accounts > Add account > Google. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Google account, or sign in if you already can also create a Google account using the setup guide when you first start your device, or go online 10 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 11
Google account. Find my device Use the Find my device service to remotely locate, lock, unlock, or erase the content case your device is damaged, lost, or stolen. See Backing Up and Restoring Content on page 37. Screen lock Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market. When the screen - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 12
and messages. See troubleshooting tips for your device at http://support.sonymobile.com. 1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. 2 If requested, confirm your current screen lock. 3 Choose an option and follow the on-screen instructions. 4 When a secure screen lock is used - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 13
PIN, or password. 3 Tap NEXT and follow the on-screen instructions to complete fingerprint registration. When registering a fingerprint for the first Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your service provider. To set up a SIM card lock 1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > SIM card lock. 2 - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 14
device and present a message on the lock screen. • Unlock your device and reset it support.google.com/ and search for "Find my device." To verify that your device can be found • Go to https://www.google.com/android/find and sign in using your Google account. Using location services Location services - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 15
out where you are, you need to enable location services. To enable or disable location services • Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Location. Tap the slider to enable or disable location services. You can also enable location services from Settings > Google > Location. To enable or - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 16
Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • Open or select an item. • Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. • Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. • Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 17
or off When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen dims and turns off to save battery power. You can change how long your screen stays active before it turns off. When your screen is turned off, your device can be locked or unlocked, depending on your - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 18
to open the widget and select a task like copying content from your old device or setting up Xperia services 2 Dots - Represents the number of Homescreen panes To go to the Home screen • Press . To browse the Home screen Homescreen panes You can delete panes or add new ones to your Homescreen (up to - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 19
When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Homescreen pane cannot be changed. For more information, see Google vibrates, then tap . 2 Tap Icon size, then select an option. Application screen The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 20
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen, then tap . 2 Tap the App recommendations slider. To Open an Application from the Application Screen • When the Application screen is open, flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application. To search for an application from the - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 21
the Back key, the Home key, and the Recent apps key. You can also pop open two applications on the screen at once using the split screen mode, if the application supports multi-window function. Some applications get closed when you press the Home key to exit while others are paused or continue - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 22
a recently used application 5 Home key - Go back to the Homescreen 6 Back key - Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application Not all applications support Split Screen mode. To use split-screen mode 1 Make sure that the two applications that you want to use in split - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 23
can be resized, tap Resize. 2 To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen. To Move a Widget • Touch and hold the widget list and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen. To Move an Item on the Homescreen • Touch and hold the item - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 24
and then drag the item to the folder. To rename a folder on the Home screen 1 Tap the folder to open it. 2 Tap the folder's title bar to and tap SELECT. To set a theme 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. 2 Tap Themes. 3 Choose an option: • To use an existing - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 25
as well as activities in progress like file downloads. Notifications appear in the following places: • The status bar • The notification panel • The lock screen • The app icon To open or close the Notification panel 1 To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward, or simply double-tap - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 26
sensitive content in the Notifications settings menu. Hide sensitive notification content You must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock in order for this setting to be available. Contents hidden is displayed on the lockscreen when sensitive notifications arrive. For example - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 27
or a missed call. The notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually. When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent. To enable or disable the notification light 1 Find - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 28
Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization Depending on your service provider, network, or region, the functions or services represented by some STAMINA mode is activated Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Battery Care is activated Noise canceling is on Screenshot captured - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 29
device and on the web. Enjoy music, movies, apps, and games on your device, and get exclusive access to unique content available only with Xperia devices. View your current location, find other locations, and plan routes using Google Maps. Use the Hangouts application to chat with friends online. 29 - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 30
Suite. Make phone calls by dialing the number manually or by using the smart dial function. Organize, Support application to access user support on your device. For example, you can access a user guide, troubleshooting may not be supported by all networks or service providers in all areas. 30 This - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 31
. During this time, the screen may remain completely dark, not showing the charging icon. It can take up to 4 hours for a completely drained battery to be fully charged. Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorized Sony repair center. Never try to - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 32
application and review its battery consumption under Battery. General Usage Tips to Improve Battery Performance The following tips can help you improve battery performance: • Lower the screen brightness level, see Screen settings on page 52. • Turn off Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi, and location services when - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 33
Depending on the STAMINA level, different features will be restricted or disabled in order to reduce battery consumption. These include rendering performance, animation, and screen brightness, video image enhancement, background app data syncing, vibration except for incoming calls, streaming, and - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 34
can also check for new updates manually, or schedule an update. The You then need to use the Xperia™ Companion software on a PC Guide. The Android™ version might not be affected after an update. For more information about software updates, go to http:// support depend on your service provider. It is - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 35
and follow the on-screen installation instructions. Make sure you are using the USB Type-C cable that came with your device and it is properly connected to the device and computer. Maintenance Using a Computer Xperia Companion Xperia Companion is a software service which provides a collection of - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 36
to the computer. Always use a USB cable intended for your specific Xperia model and make sure it is completely dry. USB connection mode about the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the White paper for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/. Improving memory performance Your device - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 37
services from running 1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App info. 2 Select an application or service, can also modify, copy, or delete files manually if you find and tap Files application. Backing device software to a newer Android version. The Xperia™ Backup & Restore application is - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 38
on the Xperia Companion main screen. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your device. If you do not have Xperia Companion installed backup. You can do so manually or turn on the automatic backup function to save data periodically. The Xperia Backup & Restore application is - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 39
Google account. 2 Find and tap Settings > System > Xperia™ Backup & restore. 3 Tap More. 4 Tap Manual backup, then select a backup destination and the data that from Xperia Backup & Restore service, make sure you have signed in to your Google account. 2 Find and tap Settings > System > Xperia™ - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 40
• Applications • Bookmarks • Wi-Fi networks • Other settings To back up data to a Google account 1 Find and tap Settings > System > Backup. 2 Under Back up to Google Drive, tap Account and choose an account to back up your files to. To enable or disable automatic restore when you reinstall an - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 41
you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function. 3 Tap the item to view its details. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Some applications may need to access data, settings, and various functions on your device in order to work properly. Only - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 42
data, and MMS issues. • If the Battery time preferred setting of STAMINA mode is activated to save power, all cellular data traffic gets paused when the screen is off. If this causes connection problems, try excluding some applications and services from being paused, or deactivate STAMINA mode - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 43
refreshes automatically. If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network successfully, refer to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at http://support.sonymobile.com. To add a Wi-Fi network manually 1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. 2 Scroll down and tap Add network - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 44
> Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. 2 Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on. 3 Tap Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > WPS PIN Entry. 4 On the WPS-supported device, enter the PIN that appears on your device. Sharing your cellular data connection You can share your cellular data connection with other devices in - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 45
to 10 other devices simultaneously, including devices that support WPS technology devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. 2 Find and tap Settings > Network to the relevant instructions to complete the setup. If the device runs on the Android operating system, tap - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 46
To allow a WPS-supported device to use your cellular data connection 1 Make sure that your device portable hotspot is secured by a password. 5 Tap WPS Push Button, then follow the on-screen instructions. Alternatively, tap > WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the WPSsupported device - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 47
connection, tap Wi-Fi data usage. Selecting cellular networks Your device supports the use of up to three different networks at the same time the manually selected network. To activate automatic network selection 1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network. 2 Tap Service providers - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 48
that you want to add. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to create or sign in to an account. To synchronize manually with an online account 1 Find and tap Settings > up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) account on your Xperia device, the EAS security settings may limit the lockscreen type - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 49
To remove an EAS account 1 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts. 2 Select the EAS account that you want to remove. 3 Tap Remove account. 4 Tap Remove account again to confirm. 49 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 50
Adjust the Media Playing Volume with the Volume Key • When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down, even when the screen is locked. To Turn on Vibrate Mode • Press the volume key down until appears. To adjust the volume levels 1 Find and tap Settings > Sound. 2 Drag - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 51
mode You can set your device to Do not disturb mode and decide how long your device will be in Do not disturb mode for manually. You can also preset when your device will be in Do not disturb mode automatically. To activate Do not disturb mode 1 Using two fingers, drag - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 52
> Do not disturb > Allowed in Priority only. 2 Tap Calls or Messages. 3 Select an option. Screen settings You can change the screen's behavior, brightness, viewing size, and quality. For example, select a bigger font or display size for easier reading, change the icons you see in the status bar, or - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 53
screen • On the pinned screen, touch and hold and until the screen is unpinned. If you selected a security option when you activated the screen is shown. If you have used another Android version previously, most apps will have already to work as intended. In such cases, a dialog will inform you. To - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 54
application data from your device. To clear application data 1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App info. 2 Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR DATA > OK. When you clear application data, data for the selected application is deleted from your device permanently - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 55
the application default setting is not available for every application or service. Language Settings You can select a default language for your time You can change the date and time on your device. To set the date manually 1 Find and tap Settings > System > Date & time. 2 Disable the Automatic - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 56
tap OK to confirm. The manual adjustment of sound output settings support High-Resolution Audio. Noise cancellation Your device supports performance, noise canceling headsets from Sony are recommended. To use a noise music or video playback or when the screen is active, tap the Power save mode - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 57
Multiple User Accounts Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different 4 Tap Set up now. The screen locks and an icon representing the newly added user appears in the top-right corner. 5 Unlock the screen by swiping upwards. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the account for - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 58
Remove. You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen as long as you are logged in to the guest account. Just drag the icon representing the user account that you want to switch to. The lock screen for that user account appears. When you switch to the guest account, tap - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 59
, upper case, and all caps 8 Display numbers and symbols For more information about SwiftKey, go to https://swiftkey.com/. To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text • Tap a text entry field. To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation • When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, turn - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 60
Using the Gesture Input Function 1 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to fill Autofill helps you save time when filling out forms. When you enable an Autofill service, information like names, phone numbers, addresses, credit card information, and more is saved - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 61
Calling Making calls You can make a call by dialing a phone number manually, or use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a video call, you can use the - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 62
create a new message. You can also create your own personalized message by edit the predefined ones. To Reject a Call with a Text Message When the Screen Is Inactive 1 When an incoming call arrives, tap RESPONSE OPTIONS. 2 Select a predefined message or tap Write new message. 62 This is an internet - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 63
the message that you want to edit, then make the necessary changes. 5 Tap OK. Smart call handling You can handle incoming calls without touching the screen by turning on the Smart call handling function. Once activated, you can handle calls in the following way: • Answer: bring the device to your - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 64
To block a number by typing the number 1 Find and tap . 2 Tap > Settings > Call Blocking > Add a number. 3 Enter the phone number you want to block, then tap BLOCK. Calls and texts from this number are blocked. To unblock a blocked number 1 Find and tap . 2 Tap > Settings > Call Blocking. 3 Tap next - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 65
1 Find and tap . 2 Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap . 3 Edit the desired information. 4 When you are done, tap SAVE. Some synchronization services do not allow you to edit contact details. To add or remove a contact picture 1 Find and tap . 2 Tap the contact that you want to edit - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 66
card. For more specific information about transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide. Find out more about choosing a transfer method at http:// support.sonymobile.com/. Transferring Contacts Using an Online Account If you sync the contacts in your old device or - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 67
card, or use Bluetooth technology. For more specific information about transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide. To import contacts from a memory card 1 Find and tap . 2 Tap , then tap Settings > Import > SD card or internal storage (.vcf file). 3 Select - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 68
To export all contacts to internal storage 1 Find and tap . 2 Tap > Settings > Export > to SD card or internal storage (.vcf file). 3 Tap > Show internal storage. 4 Tap , then tap your device's model number beside . 5 Select a destination folder or simply tap SAVE. 68 This is an internet version of - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 69
maximum size of a multimedia message, which includes the size of added media files, is also provider-dependent. Contact your service provider appear. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually. 4 If you want to send a group message, tap to add more recipients. - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 70
appear. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually. 5 Edit the message if necessary, then tap . To save a file contained to chat with friends who also use the application on computers, Android devices, and other devices. You can turn any conversation into a - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 71
Google account. Go to http:// support.google.com/hangouts and click a topic, then go to the "Android" tab for more information on how Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup. For some email services, you may need to contact your email service provider for information - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 72
files, download the White paper for your device at http://www.sonymobile.com/support/. Listening to music Use the Music application to listen to your favorite music and audio books. Music player overview 1 Minimize the full screen player 2 Search all songs saved to your device 3 View the play queue - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 73
Wikipedia. To edit music information and download album art 1 While a song is playing in the Music application, tap the album art in the music player screen and then tap Edit music info. 2 Edit the information as desired. 3 To set or download album art, tap , then select an option. 4 When you are - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 74
To open the Music application when it is playing in the background • While a song is playing in the background, drag the status bar downward and tap the Music notification. • Alternatively, find and tap . 74 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 75
camera 10 Xperia™ Camera Photography. To launch the camera • Press the camera key fully down, swipe the Application screen. from the lock screen or tap from Capturing modes Your camera is equipped with four capturing modes. Two are for taking photos, the Superior auto mode and the Manual - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 76
Capturing modes overview Manual Take photos and manually adjust camera settings Superior auto Take photos with settings automatically optimized Video Record videos Camera apps Use photo and video apps To select a capturing mode • When using the camera, swipe the screen to select from photo, video, - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 77
To take a photo when recording a video • When recording a video, tap . The photo is taken as soon as you release the shutter button. Self-timer Use the Self-timer to get more time to prepare for a photo. It also helps to keep your device steady and avoid blurred photos. To use the self-timer with - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 78
Superior auto and Video modes, or change the exposure value when using Manual mode. To adjust the color and brightness 1 When using the camera, camera, you can also adjust the color and brightness by simply tapping the screen. To enable this function, make sure Object tracking is turned off. 78 - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 79
shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode. Shutter speed Shutter speed refers to how long the shutter is open the shutter button to take the photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera. ISO ISO determines how sensitive your camera is - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 80
settings menu. The setting is saved. 4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take your photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode. Metering settings Face Measures the amount of light on a face, and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark nor too - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 81
small part of the object Touch Allows you to touch the screen to determine the object or area where exposure should be best possible photo. Off The Scene Selection feature is off and you can take photos manually. Soft skin Take portraits using an enhanced beauty effect. Soft snap Use for shooting - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 82
who is at the side of a group photo. You can also tap the screen to focus on a specific area, or set a specific focus distance. These tap the shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera. People, selfies, and smiling faces Faces in focus are - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 83
camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video. To record a steady video 1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select . 2 Tap . 3 Tap More > SteadyShot™. 4 Select Intelligent active to compensate for all camera movement or Standard to compensate only for high-frequency - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 84
. You can add smileys, paper puppets, dinosaurs, and more. To take a photo or record a video with an AR effect 1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select . 2 Tap and select a scene. 3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video. Sweep Panorama Use the - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 85
also use the Magic beam setting to add a catchlight pattern for the eyes. To use the Style portrait feature 1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select . 2 Tap . 3 To display all styles, tap the style name that is currently selected, for example, Soft skin. 4 To add more styles, tap More - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 86
aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. 2MP 1920×1080 (16:9) 2-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. This - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 87
higher fps rate provides a smoother video, at the cost of a larger file size. The aspect ratio is the relationship between the width and the height, where properly, you can run a diagnostics test to identify if there is a problem with the main camera, front camera, flash, or camera key. 87 This - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 88
. When using the camera, tap . 2 Tap More. 3 Tap Help and select Camera, Front camera, Flash or Camera button. 4 Follow the instructions that appear on your screen. Additional camera settings Geotagging You can save your photos and videos with the location where they were taken- this is called - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 89
To change how the volume key is used 1 When using the camera, tap . 2 Tap More > Use Volume key as and select an option. The setting is saved. Volume key settings Zoom Use the volume key to zoom in or out. Volume The volume key is deactivated for the camera. Shutter Use the volume key as a shutter - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 90
the White paper for your device at http://www.sonymobile.com/support/. To set the screen to rotate automatically when turned sideways, tap Rotate the contents of the screen under Settings > Display > When device is rotated. To change the size of the thumbnails • When viewing thumbnails of photos and - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 91
menu From the Album home screen menu, you can browse your photo albums, including photos and videos taken using special effects, as well as content that you have shared online via services such as Picasa™ and Facebook. Once you are logged in to such platforms, you can manage content and view online - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 92
10 Open web support 11 View photos from online services To view photos from online services in Album 1 Find and tap Album, then tap . 2 Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions . Some items may not send if the file size is too large. To Share a Photo or Video 1 In - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 93
In Album, find and tap the photo or video you want to hide. 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 3 Tap Hide > OK. To View Your Hidden Photos . 2 Tap a photo or video that you want to unhide. 3 Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 4 Tap Don't hide. 93 This is an internet - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 94
screen 1 TV: Follow the instructions in the User Guide of your TV to turn on the Screen mirroring function. 2 Your device: Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Screen mirroring. 3 Tap Start. 4 Tap OK and select a device. Your TV must support Screen about a product or service, and tags that - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 95
enabled even when the device is switched off. Note that not all devices support this feature. To enable or disable the NFC function 1 Find and tap , the contact information is saved on the receiving device and displayed on its screen. To share a music file with another device using NFC 1 Make sure - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 96
is done, the web page is displayed on the screen of the receiving device. Scanning NFC Tags Your device can Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User Guide 10 meters), with no solid objects in between. In some cases, you have to manually - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 97
time, you may need to enter a passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If this does not work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth device to get the device passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 98
• Web pages To send items using Bluetooth 1 Be sure the Bluetooth function is turned on for the receiving device, and that the device is visible to other Bluetooth devices. 2 Open the application on the sending device that contains the item that you want to send. Scroll to the item. 3 Depending on - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 99
tapping in the application list, or you can reserve a pane on your Home screen for quick access and easy reading. To reserve a pane on the Homescreen for services appears. 3 Manage the payment services as desired. For example, you can change your default payment service. Xperia™ Actions Use Xperia™ - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 100
enable or disable the functions. You can also add your location for a more accurate experience. To activate Focus actions 1 Find and tap Settings > Assist > Xperia™ Actions. 2 Tap Focus. 3 Tap the time interval. Select the time interval you want to edit, or tap to add a new time interval. Select the - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 101
Clock and Calendar Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, like your Google account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 102
1 Access the Alarm tab 2 Access the World clock tab 3 Access the Stopwatch tab 4 Access the Timer tab 5 View option for the current tab 6 Open date and time settings for the clock 7 Edit an existing alarm 8 Turn an alarm on or off 9 Add a new alarm To set a new alarm 1 Find and tap Clock. - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 103
To delete an alarm • Find and tap Clock, then touch and hold the alarm that you want to delete, then tap . To set the sound for an alarm 1 Find and tap Clock, then tap for the alarm that you want to edit. 2 Tap MORE SETTINGS > Alarm sound and select an option, or tap and select a music file. 3 Tap - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 104
an experimental feature and may affect device performance. TalkBack TalkBack is a screen reader service for visually impaired users. TalkBack uses spoken feedback to describe any events or actions performed on your Android device. TalkBack describes the user interface and reads out software errors - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 105
can interact with your Xperia device using one or more switches. A switch is a device used to send a keystroke signal to your Android device. These can or disable the function, then tap OK. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions, then tap Finish. 105 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 106
find device and software information. You can read support topics, troubleshoot, or use helpful apps like the device test. Visit our web support directly from the app to read User guides and knowledge articles, or visit the Support forum. Support contact information is available from the Contact us - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 107
the problem still exists, force the device to shut down then perform a software repair by following the steps below: 1 Ensure Xperia Companion is installed on your PC or Mac. 2 Open the Xperia Companion software on the computer and Software repair on the main screen. 3 Follow the instructions that - Sony Xperia X Compact | Help Guide - Page 108
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