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User guide Xperia™ X F5121 - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 2
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 Device security 11 Making sure your device is - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 3
Internet and networks 47 Browsing the web 47 Internet and MMS settings 47 Wi-Fi 48 Sharing your mobile data connection 50 Controlling data usage 51 Selecting mobile networks 52 Virtual private networks (VPNs 53 Synchronising data on your device 54 Synchronising with online accounts 54 - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 4
Contacts 76 Searching and viewing contacts 76 Adding and editing contacts 77 Transferring contacts 78 Adding medical and emergency contact information 79 Favourites 80 Sending contact information 80 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application 80 Backing up contacts 81 Email 82 - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 5
your device as a wallet 123 Travel and maps 124 Using location services 124 Google Maps™ and navigation 124 Using data traffic when travelling TTY (Teletypewriter) mode 130 Switch Access 130 Support and legal 132 Support application 132 Xperia™ Tips 132 Help in menus and applications 132 - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 6
Restarting, resetting and repairing 132 Help us improve our software 134 Warranty, SAR and usage guidelines 134 Recycling your device 134 Legal information 134 6 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 7
this User guide This is the Xperia™ X User guide for the Android™ 7.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your 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 Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 8
camera light 16. Second microphone 17. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market. Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards. The nano SIM card and the memory card have separate slots in the same holder. Make sure you don't confuse the two - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 9
recommended to protect your device with a Sony branded screen cover or a protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third party your device on page 36. The first time you start your device, a setup guide helps you to configure basic settings, personalise your device and sign in to your - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 10
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 a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start your device - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 11
reset. Android™ Device Manager If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the username and password for a Google™ account. The use your device after the reset. Software repair If you use the Xperia™ Companion software to perform a software repair, you're asked to enter - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 12
set up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™ device, the EAS security settings may limit the lock screen type tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Pattern. 3 Follow the instructions on your device. If you enter an incorrect lock pattern five times in a row - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 13
username and password and that you have enabled the Protection by my Xperia service on your device. 2 Go to myxperia.sonymobile.com using any with a new PIN code. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions provided by Protection by my Xperia. Depending on your security settings, your device may lock after - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 14
device unlocked when you're carrying your device with you. You have to manually unlock your device when you don't use it for 4 hours and after & security > Smart Lock > Trusted face. 3 Tap SET UP > NEXT, follow the instructions on your device. To set up trusted voice 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 15
device as a trusted device and keep your Xperia™ device unlocked while it's connected to it. . In some cases, you may still need to manually unlock your device before a trusted device can be instructions. Making sure you're secure when using trusted devices Different Bluetooth® devices support - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 16
connection, you'll get a notification on your Xperia™ device and may need to manually unlock it before the trusted device can keep it . 2 Find and tap Settings > Location, then tap the slider to enable location services. 3 Tap Mode, then choose High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode. 4 From - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 17
Select this location. To edit a custom place 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Location, then tap the slider to enable location services. 3 Tap Mode, then choose High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode. 4 From your Home screen, tap . 5 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 18
as the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity). You should keep a copy of this number. You may require it, for example, when you access the Xperia™ Care support service to register your device. Also, if your device is stolen, some network providers can use this number to stop the device from - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 19
a device with multiple users, note that the Protection by my Xperia service is only available to the user who is logged in as support.google.com. Android™ Device Manager does not work if your device is turned off or if it does not have a connection to the internet. The Android™ Device Manager service - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 20
multiple users, make sure that you are logged in as the owner. 2 Make sure that you have an active data connection and that location services are enabled. 3 From your Home screen, tap . 4 Find and tap Settings > Google > Security. 5 Tap the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 21
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 Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 22
Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. • Swipe left or right to reveal more options. Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and unlocking the - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 23
- Tap to open the widget and select a task such as copying content from your old device or setting up Xperia™ services 2 Dots - Represents the number of Home screen panes To go to the Home screen • Press . To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 24
Search & Now is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Home screen pane cannot be changed. For more information, Google Search & Now is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and additional panes cannot be added to the left. For more information, see - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 25
, 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 to run in the - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 26
Navigating applications overview 1 Clear all - Close all the recently used applications 2 Recently used applications window - Open a recently used application 3 Recent apps key - Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar 4 Home key - Exit an application and go back to the - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 27
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 that the two applications that you want to use in split screen mode are open - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 28
Shortcuts and folders overview 1 Access an application using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications To add an application shortcut to your Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. 2 In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. 3 Scroll through the - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 29
a theme 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. 2 Tap Themes. 3 Select an option and follow the instructions on your device. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications. Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 30
To take action on a notification in the Notification panel • Tap the notification. You can directly reply to chat or email messages in the Notification panel. To change settings for notifications, simply swipe left or right on the notification, then tap . To dismiss a notification from the - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 31
example, a flashing white light means there is a new message 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, for example, when the battery level goes below - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 32
is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronisation Depending on your service provider, network or region, the functions or services represented by some Mobile data is disabled Perform a basic setup of your device A software update is available System updates are available 32 This is an internet - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 33
application. 4 Tap the Block all slider. Applications overview Some applications may not be included on your device or may not be supported by all networks or service providers in all areas. Use the Album application to manage, view and edit your photos and videos. Browse, search and buy thousands - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 34
to unique content available only with Xperia™ devices. View your current location, Suite. Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial function. Organise Support application to access user support on your device. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 35
Use the Video application to play videos on your device and share content with your friends. Search content on the web using your voice. Use the Weather application to view weather forecasts. Use the What's New application to discover new games, apps and media content. Use YouTube™ to watch videos - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 36
your device Always use an original Sony charger and USB cable intended for your specific Xperia™ model. Other chargers and cables 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 37
see Screen settings on page 57. • Turn off Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi and location services when you don't need these features. • Turn off your device or use Airplane not using, see Application screen on page 24. • Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices consume less - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 38
To make exceptions to power saving features for apps 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Battery. 3 Tap and select Battery optimisation. You will see a list of applications that are not optimised. 4 To add or remove applications from this list, tap APPS and select or de-select - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 39
manually, or schedule an update. The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device. However, some updates are not available for wireless download. You then need to use the Xperia™ Companion software and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 40
follow the on-screen installation instructions. Make sure that you are using the USB cable that came with your device and that 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 Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 41
Transfer files connection mode for managing files and updating device software. This USB mode is used with Microsoft® Windows® computers 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 42
services from running 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps. 3 Select an application or service . You can also modify, copy or delete files manually if you go to Settings > Storage & memory is recommended to use the Xperia™ Companion software to make backups which save your data - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 43
™ Companion software on your computer if it is not automatically launched. After a few moments, the computer detects your device. Make sure to select Transfer files mode on your device. 3 Click on Backup on the Xperia™ Companion main screen. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 44
to an online account of Xperia Backup & Restore service 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. 3 To enable the automatic backup function, tap Automatic backup and then tap the on-off switch. 4 To enable the manual backup function, tap More > Manual backup. 5 If the - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 45
content from an SD card, make sure that the SD card is properly inserted into your device. If you are restoring content from Xperia Backup & Restore service, make sure you have signed in to your Google™ account. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. 4 Under - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 46
an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function. 4 Tap the item to view its details, and follow the 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 Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 47
device at www.sonymobile.com/support/ for network coverage, mobile data, and MMS issues. • If STAMINA mode is activated to save power, all mobile data traffic gets paused when the screen is off. If this causes connection problems, try excluding some applications and services from being paused, or - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 48
networks, tap , then tap Refresh. If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network successfully, refer to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/. To add a Wi-Fi network manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. 3 Tap at the end of the - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 49
devices to an existing network without entering long passwords. Use one of these methods to enable WPS: • Push button method - simply push a button on a WPS-supported device, for example, a router. 49 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 50
on. 4 Tap > More features > WPS PIN Entry. 5 On the WPS-supported device, enter the PIN that appears on your device. Sharing your mobile data connection You using Bluetooth®. If the device is a computer, refer to the relevant instructions to complete the setup. If the device runs on the Android™ - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 51
a password. 5 Enable Discoverable, if it was disabled. 6 Tap WPS Push Button, then follow the relevant instructions. Alternatively, tap > WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the WPS-supported device. To rename or secure your portable hotspot 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 52
mobile networks Your device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on which mobile networks are available where you are. You can also manually set your device to use a particular mobile network mode, for example, WCDMA or GSM. Different status icons are displayed in the status - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 53
network. For example, VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network, for example, when they are travelling. VPN connections can be set up in many ways - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 54
tap . 2 Tap Settings > Account & sync > Add account, then select the account that you want to add. 3 Follow the instructions to create or sign in to an account. To synchronise manually with an online account 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Account & sync. 2 Tap the name of the account that - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 55
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 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 56
disturb mode You can set your device to Do not disturb mode and decide how long your device will be in Do not disturb mode 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 Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 57
Sound > Do not disturb > Allowed in Priority only. 3 Tap Calls or Messages. 4 Select an option. Screen settings To adjust the screen brightness manually regardless of lighting condition 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Display and tap the Adaptive brightness slider to disable - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 58
To adjust the display size 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Display > Display size. 3 Drag the slider to select the preferred option. To adjust the white balance of the display 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Display > White balance. 3 Drag the - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 59
To enable or disable screen pinning 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen pinning. 3 Tap the slider to enable or disable the function. 4 If you have enabled Screen pinning, you can tap the Require unlock pattern for unpinning slider to enable or - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 60
data from your device. To clear application data 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps. 3 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. The - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 61
application default setting is not available for every application or service. Screen saver Set up an interactive screen saver that what you want to display when the screen saver is active. To start the Screen saver manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Display > - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 62
right, or use the arrows to set the desired date. 6 Tap OK. To set the time manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time. 3 Select time zone. 5 Select an option. X-Reality™ for mobile Sony's X-Reality™ for mobile technology improves the viewing quality of photos and - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 63
the frequency band buttons up or down. The manual adjustment of sound output settings has no effect ensure optimal performance, noise cancelling headsets from Sony are recommended. To use a noise cancelling OK. Multiple user accounts Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 64
locks and an icon representing the newly added user appears in the top right corner. 6 Unlock the screen by swiping upwards. 7 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 Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 65
To clear the guest session data 1 Make sure you are logged in to the guest account. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Users. 4 Find and tap Remove guest. 5 Tap Remove. You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen as long as you are logged in to the - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 66
Typing text On-screen keyboards There are a number of pre-installed text entry providers on your device. The default text entry provider may depend on the regional or language settings you use. One or more text entry providers might not be available in your region. SwitfKey® keyboard You can enter - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 67
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 the device sideways. You may need to adjust the settings in some applications to enable landscape orientation. To enter - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 68
Calling Making calls Making calls overview You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log. You can also use - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 69
To make an international call 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . The call log is displayed. 3 Tap to display the dialpad. 4 Touch and hold 0 until a "+" sign appears. 5 Enter the country code, the area code without the initial zeros, followed by the phone number. Then tap . To add a - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 70
should pass before a call is answered automatically. You can also manually route calls to the answering machine when you are too busy to and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine > Greetings. 3 Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions. To enable automatic answering 1 - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 71
To reject a call with a text message when the screen is active 1 When an incoming call arrives, tap the upper part of the heads-up notification window where the phone number or the name of the contact is displayed. 2 Tap RESPONSE OPTIONS. 3 Select a predefined message or tap Write new message. To - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 72
provider, you can also use a list of Fixed Dialling Numbers (FDNs) to restrict outgoing calls. If your subscription includes a voicemail service, you can send all incoming calls from a specific contact directly to 72 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 73
by all network operators. Contact your network operator to verify if your SIM card or network service supports this feature. To block calls and messages from a specific number 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap > Settings > Block numbers > Add a number. 3 Enter the - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 74
number is normally saved on your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually. To enter your voicemail number 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call > Voicemail > Voicemail settings > Voicemail number. 3 Enter your voicemail number - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 75
Emergency calls Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without a SIM - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 76
Contacts Searching and viewing contacts Contacts screen overview 1 Search for contacts 2 Edit and view medical and emergency contact information 3 View more options 4 Favourites and All contacts tabs 5 View contact details 6 Use the slider to jump to contacts starting with the selected letter 7 Add - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 77
, then tap . 2 Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap . 3 Edit the desired information. 4 When you are finished, tap SAVE. Some synchronisation services do not allow you to edit contact details. To add a picture to a contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap the contact that - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 78
technology, or save contacts to a SIM card. 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 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Import/export > Import from SD card or - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 79
To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology 1 Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is set to visible. 2 When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. 3 Tap Accept - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 80
card 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap ME. 3 Tap , then tap Share. 4 Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. To send a contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap the contact whose details you want to send. 3 Tap , then tap Share. 4 Select - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 81
To link contacts 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap and hold the contact that you want to link with another contact. 3 Tick the checkbox beside the contact that you want to link. 4 Tap , then tap Link. The information from the first contact is merged with the second contact, and the - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 82
the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup. For some email services, you may need to contact your email service provider Follow the on-screen instructions. If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually. 5 When you are - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 83
To read your email messages 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Email. 3 If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined inbox. 4 In the email inbox, scroll up or down - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 84
To search for emails 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. 2 If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined inbox. 3 Tap . 4 Enter your search text, then tap - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 85
Gmail™ If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application to read and write email messages. 1 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders 2 Search for email messages 3 List of email messages 4 Write an email message To learn more about Gmail™ • When the Gmail application is open, - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 86
have saved about the recipient, then select from the list that appears. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually. 4 If you want to send a group message, repeat the procedure described above to add more recipients. 5 Tap Write message and enter your message - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 87
you have saved about the recipient, then select from the list that appears. 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 in a received message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 88
even when they are offline. You can also view and share photos easily. Hangouts™ requires internet access and a Google™ account. Go to http:// support.google.com/hangouts and click the "Hangouts on your Android" link to get more detailed information about how to use this application. The video call - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 89
use the Xperia™ Companion software to transfer your media files between the computer and your device. Learn more and download Xperia™ Companion for Windows at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion/ or Xperia™ Companion for Mac at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 90
Music home screen 1 Tap in the top left corner to open the Music menu 2 Scroll up or down to view content 3 Play a song using the Music application 4 Play all songs in shuffle mode 5 Return to the music player screen To play a song using the Music application 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 91
7 Browse all genres 8 Browse all folders 9 Play a shared music file on another device 10 Open the settings menu for the Music application 11 Open the support menu for the Music application To open the Music menu 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap . To return to the Music - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 92
Share. 3 Select an application from the list, then follow the on-screen instructions. You can also share albums and playlists in the same way. Enhancing the > Audio settings > Sound effects > Equaliser. 2 To adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons up or down. To adjust the sound - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 93
Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 94
To switch the radio sound to the speaker 1 When the radio is open, press . 2 Tap Play in speaker. To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones. Favourite radio channels To save a channel as a favourite 1 When the radio is open, navigate to the channel - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 95
Camera Taking photos and recording videos 1 Front camera lens 2 Select capturing mode 3 Switch between the front and main camera 4 Zoom in or out 5 Camera key - Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos 6 View photos and videos 7 Save location 8 Take photos or record videos 9 Go back a step or - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 96
such as resolution and focus mode. Camera apps Select camera applications manually. Swipe the screen to select the desired capturing mode or the application list. To learn more about how to take better photos, go to support.sonymobile.com. Camera apps Sound Photo Take photos with background sound - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 97
download camera applications 1 Open the camera application. 2 Swipe the screen to select , then tap . 3 Select the application that you want to download, and follow the instructions to complete the installation. 97 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 98
is detected, you can press the camera key to take the photo manually. Saving a photo's geographic location Enable the Save location function to geotag . 4 If you are enabling geotagging, you are prompted to enable Location services if they are not already enabled. Tap OK, then tap the Location - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 99
Focus and brightness This function is available in Superior auto mode only. Auto photo/video preview You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them. On After you shoot a photo or a video, a preview of it appears in the lower right corner of the screen for 3 seconds. Front - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 100
for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky. Adjust focus automatically. Adjust focus manually. Adjust shutter speed automatically. Adjust shutter speed manually. Still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings 1 Activate the camera. 2 To display all - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 101
want to view on widescreen displays. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Self-timer With the self-timer, you can take a on your device to make skin tones slightly softened while taking selfies in Manual and Superior auto capturing modes. Object tracking When you select an object - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 102
want to capture. Touch Adjusts the exposure to the desired part of the subject when you touch the screen. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Flash Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. The following options are available - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 103
The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually. Soft snap Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds. Landscape of fastmoving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good to improve the video - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 104
. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats. Full HD (30 fps) 1920×1080(16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 105
1 Open the camera application. 2 Tap then tap More > Help 105 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 106
file formats and the use of multimedia (audio, image and video) files, download the White paper for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/. To change the size of the thumbnails • When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 107
. To use a photo as wallpaper 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > Use as > Wallpaper. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. To rotate a photo 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 2 Tap Rotate, then select - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 108
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 is highlighted. 2 Tap other items that 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 109
To set the saturation level of colours in a photo 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 2 If prompted, select Photo editor. 3 Tap , then select an option. 4 To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. Editing videos with the Video editor application You - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 110
for the Album application 9 Open web support 10 Scroll up or down to view content To view photos from online services in Album 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Album, then tap . 3 Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started. All available online - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 111
1 View geotagged photos in Globe view 2 Search a location on the map 3 View menu options 4 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map 5 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location 6 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 112
playable in the Video application. Availabilities of the TV programme guide and the remote controller vary by market and connected device. Overview Enter the registration number shown on the home device and follow the instructions to finish pairing. 5 After the successful pairing, the icon for - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 113
you want to use to share the selected video, then follow the instructions provided. Transferring video content to your device Before you start using the • If you have a PC or an Apple® Mac® computer, use Xperia™ Companion to organise content and transfer video files to your device. Managing video - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 114
Settings, and tap the Auto-creating slider to enable or disable the function. To manually create a Highlight Movie 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap If you are not yet logged in to Facebook, follow the on-screen instructions. 5 Tap , then scroll down to browse your Facebook events. 6 - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 115
your device on a TV screen 1 TV: Follow the instructions in the User guide of your TV to turn on the Screen mirroring function work. If your TV does not support Screen mirroring, you may need to must be on the same wireless network and can be Sony TVs or speakers, or products that are DLNA Certified™ - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 116
connect to your device. The steps for accessing media on your device using a DLNA™ client differ between client devices. Refer to your client device User guide for more information. If your device is inaccessible to a client on the network, check if your Wi-Fi network is working. You can also access - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 117
Renderer (DMR) device and play content received from your device. A TV that supports DLNA™ or a PC running Windows® 7 or later are examples of DMR media may vary depending on the client device. Refer to the user guide of the DMR device for more information. Content secured with Digital Rights - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 118
Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported can play games stored on your Xperia device, or game console using controller, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection. NFC Use more information about a product or service as well as tags that activate certain - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 119
To share a contact with another device using NFC 1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active and unlocked. 2 To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap . 3 Tap the contact that you want to share. 4 Hold your device and the receiving - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 120
devices produced by Sony, such as speakers or headphones. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to manually pair your device with other Bluetooth® devices. Interoperability and compatibility among - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 121
device to get the device passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously paired Bluetooth® device. Some Bluetooth® devices, for example, most Bluetooth® headsets, require you to both pair and connect with the other device. You can pair your device with - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 122
To receive items using Bluetooth® 1 Make sure that the Bluetooth® function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth® devices. 2 The sending device now starts sending data to your device. 3 If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode. 4 When you are notified - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 123
tap . Using your device as a wallet You can use your device to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet and manage all payment services in one place. When making a payment, remember to turn on the NFC function before you touch your device to a card reader. For more information about - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 124
you are, you need to enable location services. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the internet from your To get more detailed information about how to use this application, go to http://support.google.com and click the "Maps for mobile" link. The Google Maps™ application - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 125
if the connection between your device and the infotainment system is not established automatically. To start MirrorLink™ manually 1 Make sure that your device is connected to the car infotainment system using a USB cable. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Device - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 126
Clock and Calendar Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 127
4 Access the timer function 5 View options 6 Open date and time settings for the clock 7 Turn an alarm on or off 8 Add a new alarm To set a new alarm 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Clock. 3 Tap . 4 Tap Time and select the desired value. 5 Tap OK. 6 If desired, edit other - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 128
To activate the vibrate function for an alarm 1 Find and tap Clock, then tap the alarm that you want to edit. 2 Tap the Vibrate slider to enable or disable the function. 3 Tap Save. To set the side keys behaviour 1 Find and tap Clock, then select the alarm that you want to edit. 2 Tap Side keys - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 129
appropriate colour sensitivity. Colour 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 performed on your Android device. 129 - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 130
and reads out software errors, notifications and or language disabilities, to communicate using a TTY device or a relay service. To enable TTY mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . . Switch Access With Switch Access, you can interact with your Xperia™ device using one or more switches. A switch is a - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 131
To enable or disable Switch Access 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Switch Access. 3 Tap the slider to enable or disable the function, then tap OK. 131 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 132
on your device to browse User guides, troubleshooting guides, and to find information about software updates and other product-related information. To access the Support application 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap , then select the required support item. Connect to the internet when - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 133
might not be able to use them to log in to and recover your device for 72 hours. To repair the device software using Xperia™ Companion Before performing a software repair, make sure you know your Google™ account username and password. Depending on your security settings, you may need to enter them - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 134
on your PC or Mac®. 2 Open the Xperia™ Companion software on the computer and click on Software repair on the main screen. 3 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to reinstall the software and complete the repair. Help us improve our software You can allow the sending of usage info from - Sony Ericsson Xperia X | User Guide - Page 135
CONTACTS, MUSIC TRACKS AND PICTURES) ARISING OUT OF ANY UPDATE OF YOUR DEVICE BY ANY OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN THIS USER GUIDE OR DOCUMENTATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY MOBILE'S OR ITS SUPPLIERS' TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES AND CAUSES OF ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR
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