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User guide Xperia X Performance F8131/F8132 - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 2
Getting started 6 About this User guide 6 Overview 6 Assembly - Single locking, or erasing a lost device 15 Using location services 15 Learning the basics 17 Using the touchscreen 17 Applications overview 30 Battery and Maintenance 32 Charging your device 32 Battery and power management - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 3
Backing Up and Restoring Content 38 Downloading applications 41 Downloading applications from Google Play 41 Downloading applications from other sources 41 Internet and networks 42 Browsing - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 4
Backing up contacts 69 Messaging and chat 71 Reading and sending messages 71 and Features That Save You Time 101 Google Feed 101 Using your device as a wallet 101 Xperia Actions 101 Clock and Calendar 103 Calendar 103 Clock 103 Accessibility 106 Magnification 106 Font size 106 Display - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 5
TalkBack 106 Mono audio 107 Switch Access 107 Support and Legal 108 Support application 108 Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing 108 Warranty, SAR, and usage guidelines 109 Legal information 109 5 - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 6
Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia X Performance User guide for the Android™ 8.0 software version. If you to 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 Performance | Help Guide - Page 7
15. Flash LED 16. Second microphone 17. GPS antenna 18. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover 19. Wi-Fi antenna area Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market. Assembly - Single SIM Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Single SIM devices allow you to use one SIM card and a memory - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 8
push the tray back into the slot until it fits into place. Assembly - Dual SIM Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Dual SIM devices support the use of damage. We recommend that you use only those screen covers intended for your Xperia device. The use of third-party screen protection accessories - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 9
covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones, and can invalidate the warranty. Starting Your Device for the First Time It is recommended that you charge the battery Your Xperia device from Sony runs on the Android platform developed by Google. A range of Google applications and services is - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 10
1 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Add account > Google. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Google account, or sign in if you already have an account. You can also create a Google account using the setup guide when you first start your device, or go online later and create an - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 11
reasons using your Google account. Find my device Use the Find my device service to remotely locate, lock, unlock, or erase the content on a lost country or region. Backup Back up the content on your device in case your device is damaged, lost, or stolen. See Backing Up and Restoring Content on - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 12
contacts 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 - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 13
, or password. 3 Tap NEXT and follow the on-screen instructions to complete fingerprint registration. When registering a fingerprint for the first Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your service provider. To set up a SIM card lock 1 Find and tap Settings > Lock - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 14
vice versa. This function is called Dual SIM reachability. You must enable it manually. See Forwarding calls on the 65 page. To enable or disable the use numbers. You may require them if your device is stolen, or when contacting support. To view your IMEI numbers using the dialpad 1 Find and tap . 2 - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 15
reset. For additional information about Find my device, go to https://www.support.google.com/ and search for "Find my device." To verify that your /find and sign in using your Google account. Using location services Location services allows applications such as Maps and the camera to determine your - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 16
a few minutes for your location to be found. To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of the sky. Stand still and don't cover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the image). GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic, but not through most solid objects such as - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 17
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 Performance | Help Guide - Page 18
screen on 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 - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 19
widget - Tap 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 add new - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 20
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 When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and additional panes cannot be added to the left. For more information, - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 21
To view all applications on the Application screen 1 Tap . 2 Flick left or right on the Application screen. You can also search for recently viewed apps by swiping left from the Application screen. To enable or disable the recommended apps listings 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen, - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 22
switch easily between all recently used applications. The navigation keys are the Back key, the Home key, and the Recent apps key. You can also 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 - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 23
3 Application 2 4 Split screen key - Select a recently used application 5 Home key - Go back to the Home screen 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 the two - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 24
Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Homescreen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Homescreen. When you tap the widget, the full Weather application opens. You can download - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 25
To Move an Item on the Homescreen • Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, and then drag the item to the new location. To Remove an Item from the Homescreen • Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, and then drag the item to Remove from home screen at the top of the screen. To - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 26
Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots you take are automatically saved in the Album application. To take a screenshot 1 Long-press the power key 2 Tap . until a prompt window appears. You can also take a screenshot by pressing - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 27
To dismiss a notification from the notification panel • Swipe the notification left or right. Not all notifications can be dismissed. To snooze a notification, drag the notification slowly to the side and tap . Notifications can be snoozed for 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours. To expand a - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 28
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 Performance | Help Guide - Page 29
Problem with sign-in or synchronization Depending on your service provider, network, or region, the functions or services data Uploading data Cellular data is disabled Perform a basic setup of your device A is activated Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Battery Care is activated Noise canceling is on - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 30
PRO application to protect your device against viruses, malware, spyware, phishing attempts, and online exploitation. Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations. Use the Calendar application to keep track of events and manage your appointments. Use the camera to take photos and - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 31
content available only with Xperia™ devices. View your current calls by dialing the number manually or by using the smart Support application to access user support on your device. For example, you can access the User guide and troubleshooting supported by all networks or service providers in all - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 32
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 open or take apart the device yourself. Doing so can - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 33
review its battery consumption under Battery. General Usage Tips to Improve Battery Performance The following tips can help you improve battery performance: page 20. • Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices consume less battery than your device's loudspeakers. • - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 34
mode 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 - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 35
performance. When a software update is available, appears in the status bar. You can also check for new updates manually Guide. The Android version might not be affected after an update. For more information about software updates, go to http:// support network depend on your service provider. It is - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 36
and follow the on-screen installation instructions. Make sure you are using the USB 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 tools and - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 37
separately. Read more 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 memory tends to fill up as a result of normal usage. If the device starts to slow down, or applications suddenly - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 38
services from running 1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App info. 2 Select an application or service device performance by manually if you find and tap the Files application. Backing back up data to a Google server. Backing up data to a computer Use the Xperia Companion software to back - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 39
your device. 4 Click Backup on the Xperia Companion main screen. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your device. To Restore so manually or turn on the automatic backup function to save data periodically. The Xperia Backup & Restore application is recommended for backing up data - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 40
Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap More. 4 Tap Manual backup, then select a backup destination and the data that you want to back up. 5 Tap Backup. 6 After the data is backed up If you are restoring content from Xperia Backup & Restore service, make sure you have signed in to your Google account. 2 Find - Sony Xperia X Performance | 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 Performance | Help Guide - Page 42
MMS setting by mistake, download the internet and MMS settings again. • Refer to troubleshooting tips for your device at http://support.sonymobile.com for network coverage, cellular data, and MMS issues. • If the Battery time preferred setting of STAMINA mode is activated to save power, all cellular - Sony Xperia X Performance | 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 Performance | Help Guide - Page 44
• Don't cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the to enable Wi-Fi Protected Setup: • Push-button method - simply push a button on a Wi-Fi Protected Setup-supported device, for example, a router. • PIN method - your device creates a random PIN, which you enter on the - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 45
> Advanced > WPS PIN Entry. 4 On the Wi-Fi Protected Setup-supported device, enter the PIN that appears on your device. Sharing your cellular data using Bluetooth. If the device is a computer, refer to the relevant instructions to complete the setup. If the device runs on the Android operating - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 46
hotspot is secured by a password. 4 Tap WPS Push Button, then follow the on-screen instructions. Alternatively, tap > WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup-supported device. To rename or secure your Portable Hotspot 1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 47
want to control, then tap Data usage. The performance of individual applications may be affected if you card that supports the fastest cellular network, like 3G. Selecting cellular networks Your device supports the use available where you are. You can also manually set your device to use a particular - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 48
> Mobile network. 2 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. 3 Tap Preferred network type, then select a network mode. To select another network manually 1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network. 2 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. 3 Tap Network operators > Search networks. 4 Select - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 49
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 > Users up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) account on your Xperia device, the EAS security settings may limit the lockscreen type - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 50
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. 50 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 51
Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. To open the device settings menu from the Application screen • Find and tap Settings. To view information - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 52
To activate vibration or Do not disturb mode 1 Press and hold the volume key down until appears to activate vibrate mode. 2 Release the volume key and press it down again to activate Do not disturb mode. To activate sound with vibration for incoming calls 1 Find and tap Settings > Sound. 2 Tap the - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 53
time, and behaviors as desired. 4 Tap the slider to activate the rule. To create a new rule, tap Add more, and follow the on-screen instructions. 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 - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 54
the screen is idle. On a device with multiple users, each user can have individual screen saver settings. Cover selection When using a screen or phone cover, adapt your screen to work with the cover type. Screen Pinning Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specific - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 55
used even if you have denied permissions. Critical permissions Some permissions are mandatory for apps to work as intended. In such cases, a dialog will inform you. To configure applications 1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications. 2 Select a configuration option, for example App permissions - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 56
, then tap Open by default > CLEAR DEFAULTS. The option to clear the application default setting is not available for every application or service. Language Settings You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time. You can also change the writing language for - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 57
, or use the arrows to set the desired date. 5 Tap OK. To set the time manually 1 Find and tap Settings > System > Date & time. 2 Disable the Automatic date & time This setting is only available for wired headphones that support High-Resolution Audio. 57 This is an internet version of this publication. - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 58
which to study, work or read. To ensure optimal performance, noise canceling headsets from Sony are recommended. To use a noise-canceling headset 1 Connect environment type, then tap OK. Multiple User Accounts Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in separately - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 59
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 the user. You can also add a regular user account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 60
• Settings that are only visible to the owner and affect all users, for example, VPN settings. 60 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 61
, or touch and hold to access smileys 3 Enter punctuation 4 Enter a space 5 Tap to enter a comma 6 Display numbers and symbols 7 Switch between lower case, upper case, and all caps For more information about SwiftKey, go to https://swiftkey.com/. To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text • Tap - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 62
the application bar to make your desired changes. Auto-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 for re-use. Auto-fill with Google is enabled by default - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 63
Calling Making calls Dialpad 1 Back to call log 2 Delete 3 Dialpad 4 Call button To open the dialpad 1 Find and tap . 2 If the dialpad does not appear, tap . To dial a phone number 1 - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 64
To show or hide your phone number during outgoing calls 1 Find and tap . 2 Tap > Settings > Calling accounts. 3 Select a SIM card. 4 Tap Additional settings > Caller ID and choose an option. This option may not be provided by every operator. Receiving calls If you receive an incoming call when the - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 65
SIM card 1 to SIM card 2 when SIM card 1 is unreachable, and vice versa. This function is called Dual SIM reachability. You must enable it manually. To forward calls 1 Find and tap . 2 Tap > Settings. 3 Dual SIM users, tap Calling accounts, and select a SIM card. Single SIM users, tap Calls. 4 Tap - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 66
slider to enable the function. 3 Tap CONTINUE. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure. If the Dual SIM reachability function does not work . In some cases, the numbers are detected automatically during setup. Otherwise, you are prompted to enter them manually. Blocking a number - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 67
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 Performance | Help Guide - Page 68
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 Performance | Help Guide - Page 69
transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide. To import contacts from a memory card 1 Find and tap contacts to import, then tap Import. Backing up contacts You can use internal storage, a memory card, or a SIM card to back up contacts. To export all contacts to - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 70
1 Find and tap . 2 Tap > Settings > Export. 3 Select a SIM card, then tap OK. 4 Select contacts to export, then tap Export. 5 Select an option, then tap OK. 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 > - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 71
is also provider-dependent. Contact your service provider for more information. Messaging overview 1 Go back to the list of conversations 2 Call . 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 Performance | Help Guide - Page 72
. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually. 5 Edit the message if necessary, then tap . Dual SIM users, tap easily. Hangouts requires internet access and a Google account. Go to http:// support.google.com/hangouts and click a topic, then go to the "Android" - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 73
the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup. For some email services, you may need to contact your email service provider 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually. 4 When you are - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 74
the computer and your device. Learn more and download Xperia™ Companion for Windows or Mac at http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiacompanion/. The Music application may not support all music file formats. For more information about supported file formats and the use of multimedia (audio - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 75
13 Play or pause a song 14 Tap to go to the previous song, touch and hold to rewind the current song 15 Shuffle songs in the play queue Music homescreen 1 Tap to open the Music menu 2 Scroll up or down to view content 3 Tap to start playing a song in the play queue 4 Play all songs in shuffle mode 5 - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 76
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 . 76 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 77
9 Go back or exit 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 Performance | Help Guide - Page 78
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 • - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 79
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 Performance | Help Guide - Page 80
better exposures in low light environments, change the brightness when using 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, tap . 2 Tap Color and brightness. 3 Drag the sliders to adjust the color - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 81
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 Performance | Help Guide - Page 82
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 Performance | Help Guide - Page 83
for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the 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 photos against a soft background. Anti motion blur Use for minimizing - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 84
the settings menu. The setting is saved. 5 Press the camera key or 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 indicated with a colored frame. Tap any frame to select a face to - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 85
To take a photo when someone smiles 1 When using the camera, tap . 2 Tap More > Auto capturing or Auto capturing (video) > Smile Shutter. 3 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved for the capturing mode selected. 4 When a smile is detected, the camera automatically takes a photo. To take a - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 86
AR effect AR effect is the augmented reality app that lets you apply fantastical worlds to your photos or videos. 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 - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 87
Timeshift video You can record video at the high frame rate of 120 frames per second and then apply effects so you can play back parts or all of the video in slow motion. Style portrait You can use the Style portrait feature to apply touch-up effects to portrait - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 88
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 Performance | Help Guide - Page 89
properly, you can run a diagnostics test to identify if there is a problem with the main camera, front camera, flash, or camera key. To run select Camera, Front camera, Flash or Camera button. 4 Follow the instructions that appear on your screen. Additional camera settings Geotagging You can save - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 90
Geotagging status icons When geotagging is activated, the following icons show the status and possibility to geotag: The geographical position is saved. The geographical position has not been found. Grid lines With Grid lines, you can apply the "Rule of Thirds" and place important objects along the - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 91
To activate or deactivate sound 1 When using the camera, tap . 2 Tap More and tap the Sound slider to enable or disable. The setting is saved. 91 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 92
left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or video. The Album application may not support all file formats. For more information about supported file formats and the use of multimedia (audio, image, and video) files, download the White paper for your device at http - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 93
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 From the Album application, you can also add geotags to photos, perform basic editing tasks, and use methods like Bluetooth wireless technology and email - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 94
Settings menu for the Album application 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 to get started. All available online albums that you - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 95
To Work with Batches of Photos or Videos in Album 1 When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, touch and hold an item until it's highlighted. 2 Tap other items you want to work with to select them. If you want to select all items, tap , then tap Select all. 3 Use the tools in the toolbar - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 96
you can sit back and enjoy the instructions in the User Guide of your support Screen mirroring, you may need to purchase a wireless display adapter separately. Also, when using Screen mirroring, do not cover Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported product or service, and tags - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 97
countries or regions. Using certain apps, some NFC functions can be 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 Settings > Device connection. 2 Tap the NFC slider. To share a contact with another - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 98
produced by Sony, such as speakers or headphones. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible 10 meters), with no solid objects in between. In some cases, you have to manually pair your device with other Bluetooth devices. Interoperability and compatibility - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 99
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 Performance | Help Guide - Page 100
• Web pages To send items using Bluetooth 1 Ensure 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 Performance | Help Guide - Page 101
devices, NFCinitiated payments are only supported for an NFC-enabled SIM card inserted in SIM card slot 1. To manage payment services 1 Make sure NFC is 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 Performance | Help Guide - Page 102
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 Performance | Help Guide - Page 103
you have signed in to and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, such as your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application. You can select which calendars you want - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 104
Clock overview 1 Access the Alarm tab 2 Access the World clock tab 3 Access the Stopwatch tab 4 Access the Timer tab 5 View options for the current tab 6 Open date and time settings 7 Turn an alarm on or off 8 Add a new alarm To set a new alarm 1 Find and tap Clock. 2 Tap . 3 Select the desired - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 105
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 Performance | Help Guide - Page 106
3 Tap Correction mode, and then select the appropriate color sensitivity. Color correction is currently 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 - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 107
twice. Mono audio The Mono audio setting plays back both the left and right audio channels simultaneously when With Switch Access, you can interact with your Xperia device using one or more switches. A switch 3 Follow the on-screen instructions, then tap Finish. 107 This is an internet version - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 108
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 Performance | Help Guide - Page 109
the Xperia software or after you've performed a software repair or a factory data reset, try forcing the device to shut down then try turning it back on. If the problem still exists, force the device to shut down, then perform a software repair. To find out the recovery time, visit Google's support - Sony Xperia X Performance | Help Guide - Page 110
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Xperia X Performance
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