Sony PM0931 Users Guide

User guide

Xperia™ X

F5122

Contents

Getting started...............................................................................	7
About this User guide........................................................................	7
Overview............................................................................................	7
Assembly...........................................................................................	8
Screen protection..............................................................................	9
Starting your device for the first time.................................................	9
Why do I need a Google™ account?...............................................	10
Charging your device.......................................................................	11

Device security.............................................................................	13
Making sure your device is protected..............................................	13
Screen lock......................................................................................	13
Fingerprint Manager.........................................................................	15
Unlocking your device automatically...............................................	16
SIM card protection.........................................................................	20
Using multiple SIM cards.................................................................	20
Finding the identification number of your device.............................	21
Finding a lost device .......................................................................	21

Learning the basics......................................................................	23
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................	23
Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................	24
Home screen....................................................................................	25
Application screen...........................................................................	26
Navigating applications....................................................................	27
Widgets............................................................................................	28
Shortcuts and folders......................................................................	28
Background and themes..................................................................	29
Battery and power management.....................................................	30
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................	31
Notifications.....................................................................................	31
Icons in the status bar.....................................................................	33
Applications overview......................................................................	36

Downloading applications............................................................	38
Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................	38
Downloading applications from other sources................................	38
Internet and networks..................................................................	39
Browsing the web............................................................................	39
Internet and MMS settings ..............................................................	39
Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................	40
Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................	42
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Controlling data usage.....................................................................	44
Selecting a SIM card for data traffic................................................	45
Selecting mobile networks...............................................................	45
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................	46

Synchronising data on your device..............................................	47
Synchronising with online accounts................................................	47
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................	47
Basic settings...............................................................................	49
Accessing settings...........................................................................	49
Volume settings...............................................................................	49
Do not disturb mode settings..........................................................	50
Screen settings................................................................................	51
Application settings.........................................................................	52
Resetting your applications.............................................................	53
Daydream.........................................................................................	54
Language settings............................................................................	54
Date and time...................................................................................	54
X-Reality™ for mobile......................................................................	55
Super-vivid mode.............................................................................	55
Enhancing the sound output............................................................	55
Multiple user accounts.....................................................................	56
Typing text...................................................................................	59
On-screen keyboard........................................................................	59
Phonepad.........................................................................................	60
Entering text using voice input........................................................	61
Editing text.......................................................................................	61
Personalising the on-screen keyboard............................................	62
Calling..........................................................................................	64
Making calls.....................................................................................	64
Receiving calls.................................................................................	65
Ongoing calls...................................................................................	67
Using the call log.............................................................................	67
Forwarding calls...............................................................................	68
Restricting calls................................................................................	68
Multiple calls....................................................................................	69
Conference calls..............................................................................	70
Voicemail..........................................................................................	70
Emergency calls...............................................................................	71
Contacts.......................................................................................	72
Transferring contacts.......................................................................	72
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................	73
Adding and editing contacts............................................................	74
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Adding medical and emergency contact information......................	75
Favourites and groups.....................................................................	76
Sending contact information............................................................	77
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application...................	77
Backing up contacts........................................................................	77

Messaging and chat.....................................................................	79
Reading and sending messages......................................................	79
Organising your messages..............................................................	80
Calling from a message...................................................................	81
Messaging settings..........................................................................	81
Instant messaging and video chat...................................................	81

Email.............................................................................................	82
Setting up email...............................................................................	82
Sending and receiving email messages..........................................	82
Organising your email messages.....................................................	83
Email account settings.....................................................................	84
Gmail™............................................................................................	84

Music............................................................................................	86
Transferring music to your device...................................................	86
Listening to music............................................................................	86
Music home screen menu................................................................	87
Playlists............................................................................................	88
Sharing music..................................................................................	89
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................	89
Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................	89

FM radio.......................................................................................	91
Listening to the radio.......................................................................	91
Favourite radio channels..................................................................	92
Sound settings.................................................................................	92

Camera.........................................................................................	93
Taking photos and recording videos...............................................	93
Face detection.................................................................................	94
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................	94
Adding geographical positions to your photos................................	94
General camera settings..................................................................	95
Still camera settings.........................................................................	98
Video camera settings...................................................................	101

Photos and videos in Album......................................................	104
Viewing photos and videos............................................................	104
Sharing and managing photos and videos....................................	105
Editing photos with the Photo editor application...........................	106
Editing videos with the Video editor application............................	107
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Hiding photos and videos..............................................................	107
Album home screen menu.............................................................	108
Viewing your photos on a map......................................................	109

Videos........................................................................................	111
Watching videos in the Video application......................................	111
Transferring video content to your device.....................................	112
Managing video content................................................................	112
Movie Creator................................................................................	112
PS Video service............................................................................	113

Connectivity...............................................................................	114
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable............	114
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.................	114
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices............................	115
Connecting your device to USB accessories................................	117
Connecting your device to a DUALSHOCK™ series wireless
controller........................................................................................	117
NFC................................................................................................	118
Bluetooth® wireless technology....................................................	120

Smart apps and features that save you time.............................	123
Using your device as a wallet........................................................	123
Travel and maps.........................................................................	124
Using location services..................................................................	124
Google Maps™ and navigation.....................................................	124
Using data traffic when travelling..................................................	124
Using your device with a car infotainment system........................	125
Airplane mode................................................................................	125
Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................	127
Calendar.........................................................................................	127
Alarm and clock.............................................................................	127
Accessibility...............................................................................	130
Magnification gestures...................................................................	130
Large text.......................................................................................	130
Colour correction...........................................................................	130
TalkBack........................................................................................	130
Support and maintenance..........................................................	132
Support for your device.................................................................	132
Computer tools..............................................................................	132
Updating your device.....................................................................	133
Memory and storage......................................................................	134
Managing files using a computer...................................................	135
Backing up and restoring content.................................................	135
Running diagnostic tests on your device.......................................	138
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Restarting and resetting your device.............................................	138
Warranty, SAR and usage guidelines............................................	140
Limitations to services and features..............................................	140
Legal information...........................................................................	140

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Getting started

About this User guide

This is the Xperia™ X User guide for the Android™ 6.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on page 133.

To check the current software version of your device

1	From your Home screen, tap .
2	Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version.

Overview

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1.	Headset jack	10.	Main loudspeaker
2.	NFC™ detection area	11.	Charger/USB cable port
3.	Front camera lens	12.	Main microphone
4.	Ear speaker	13.	Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS antenna area
5.	Charging/Notification light	14.	Main camera lens
6.	Proximity/Light sensor	15.	Main camera light
7.	Power key/Fingerprint sensor	16.	Second microphone
8.	Volume/Zoom key	17.	Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover
9.	Camera key

Assembly

Your device only supports nano SIM cards. The nano SIM card and the memory card share the same holder but have separate slots in the holder. Make sure you don’t confuse the two. The combined SIM/Memory card slot allows you to use either a memory card, or an additional SIM card.

To prevent data loss, make sure you turn off your device or unmount the memory card before you drag out the holder to remove the nano SIM card (or cards) or memory card from the device.

To insert one or two nano SIM cards

If you drag out the SIM/Memory card holder while the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically.

1With the screen facing down, drag out the SIM/Memory card holder using your finger nail.

2Firmly place a single SIM card in the correct orientation in position one as shown in the illustration.

3Firmly place the additional SIM card in the correct orientation in position two as shown in the illustration.

4Make sure all cards are placed horizontally in the holder.

5Insert the holder into the slot, then close the cover.

To insert a memory card

1With the screen facing down, open the nano SIM/Memory card slot cover.

2Place the memory card in the memory card slot in the correct orientation, as shown in the illustration.

3Close the cover.

To remove the nano SIM card

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1With the screen facing down, open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.

2Using your fingernail or a similar object, drag out the nano SIM card holder.

3Remove the nano SIM card, then re-insert the holder.

4Close the cover.

To remove the memory card

1Turn off the device and with the screen facing down, open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slot.

2Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the holder for the nano SIM card and memory card.

3Remove the memory card from the memory card slot in the holder, then reinsert the holder.

4Close the cover.

You can also remove the memory card without turning the device off in step 1. To use this method, you must first unmount the memory card under Settings > Storage & memory > > Advanced settings > Storage > next to SD card, then follow the rest of the instructions

above.

Screen protection

Before using your device, remove the transparent protection film by pulling up on the protruding tab.

It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony-branded screen cover or protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones and it can invalidate the warranty.

Starting your device for the first time

The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings, sign in to some accounts and personalise your device. For example, if you have a Google™ account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away.

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To turn on the device

1Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.

2Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .

3Wait a while for the device to start.

To turn off the device

1 Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.

2 In the options menu, tap Power off.

It may take a while for the device to shut down.

Why do I need a Google™ account?

Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by

Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and the Play Store™ application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these services, you need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is mandatory if you want to:

•Download and install applications from Google Play™.

•Synchronise email, contacts and the calendar using Gmail™.

•Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.

•Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web browser.

•Identify yourself as the authorised user after a software repair using Xperia™ Companion.

•Remotely find, lock or clear a lost or stolen device using the my Xperia™ or

Android™ Device Manager services.

For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to http://support.google.com.

It is crucial that you remember your Google™ account username and password. In some situations, you may need to identify yourself for security reasons using your Google™ account. If you fail to give your Google™ username and password in such situations, your device is locked. Also, if you have more than one Google™ account, make sure to enter the details for the relevant account.

To set up a Google™ account on your device 1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Accounts & services > Account sync > Add account > Google.

3Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account.

You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts.

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To remove a Google™ account 1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Tap Settings > Accounts & services > Account sync > Google.

3Select the Google™ account that you want to remove.

4Tap > Remove account.

5Tap Remove account again to confirm.

If you remove your Google™ account, any security features that are linked to your Google™ account will no longer be available.

If you are lending your device to someone to use for an extended period, it is recommended that you remove your Google™ account from the device.

Charging your device

Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by

Sony or an authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that voids your warranty.

The battery is partly charged when the device is shipped from the factory. Depending on how long your device was in the box before you purchased it, the battery level may be quite low. It is therefore recommended that you charge the battery for at least

30 minutes before starting up your device for the first time. You can still use your device while it is charging. To read more about how to improve the battery performance, see Battery and power management on page 30.

To charge your device

1Plug the charger into a power outlet.

2Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer).

3Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the USB symbol facing up. The notification light illuminates when charging begins.

4When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector.

If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light illuminates and the charging icon appears.

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Battery notification light status

Green	The battery is charging and the battery charge level is greater than 90%
Red	The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%
Orange	The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%

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Device security

Making sure your device is protected

You can prevent other people from using your device without your permission. For example, if your device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only someone with your Google™ account or screen lock information can use the device. To make sure that your device is protected, it is important that you set a secure screen lock and add your Google™ account to your device. It is crucial that you remember both your screen lock information and your Google™ account credentials. To make sure your device is protected, you can:

•Set a secure screen lock on your device, that is, a PIN, password, or pattern or fingerprint screen lock to prevent anyone from resetting your device. For more information, see Screen lock on page 13.

•Add a Google™ account to prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen and/or wiped. For more information, see Why do I need a Google™ account? on page 10.

•Activate either the “Protection by my Xperia” or the Android™ Device Manager web service. Using one of these services, you can remotely locate, lock or erase a lost device. For more information, see Finding a lost device on page 21 .

Verifying the ownership of your device

Certain protection features require you to either unlock your screen with your PIN, password, pattern, or enter your Google™ account information. Below are examples of protection features and some of the required credentials:

Factory Data Reset	You must unlock your screen before you are allowed to perform a Factory Data
protection	Reset.
Protection by my	If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the
Xperia	username and password for a Google™ account associated with the service.
	The device must be connected to the Internet before the setup process can be
	completed. Otherwise, you will not be able to use your device after the reset.
Android™ Device	If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the
Manager	username and password for a Google™ account. The device must be connected
	to the Internet before the setup process can be completed. Otherwise, you will
	not be able to 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 your Google™ account username and password when you start
	the device after the repair is complete.

For Android™ Device Manager, it is necessary to enter information from a Google™ account. This can be any Google™ account which you have set up on the device. If you cannot provide the relevant account information during a setup process, you won't be able to use the device at all.

Screen lock

Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.

There are several ways to unlock the screen. The security level of each lock type is listed below in order of weakest to strongest:

•Swipe – no protection, but you have quick access to the Home screen.

•Pattern – draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device.

•PIN – enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device.

•Password – enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device.

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•Fingerprint – place your registered finger on the power key to unlock your device

It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages.

If you have set up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™ device, the EAS security settings may limit the lock screen type to only a PIN or password. This occurs when your network administrator specifies a specific lock screen type for all EAS accounts for enterprise security reasons. Contact the network administrator of your company or organisation to check what network security policies are implemented for mobile devices.

To create a screen lock pattern 1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Pattern.

3Follow the instructions on your device.

	If you enter an incorrect lock pattern five times in a row, you must wait 30 seconds before
	trying again.
	To change screen lock type
1	From your Home screen, tap .
2	Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security .
	To change the screen lock pattern
1	From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings> Lock screen & security > Screen lock.

3Draw your screen unlock pattern.

4Tap Pattern and follow the instructions on your device.

To create a screen lock PIN

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > PIN.

3Enter a numeric PIN, then tap Continue.

4Re-enter and confirm your PIN, then tap OK.

To create a screen lock password 1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Password.

3Enter a password, then tap Continue.

4Re-enter and confirm your password, then tap OK.

To activate the Swipe unlock function 1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.

3Draw your screen unlock pattern, or enter your PIN or password depending on which of these screen lock types is enabled.

4Tap Swipe.

Fingerprint unlock

Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.

You can use your fingerprint to quickly unlock your device. To use this feature, you need to register a fingerprint and enable this feature in the Fingerprint Manager first.

For details on registering fingerprints, see Fingerprint Manager on page 15.

The PIN or password screen lock you set up serves as a backup unlock method if you enable the Fingerprint unlock option. Selecting other screen lock types will clear all fingerprint settings.

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