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Sony Xperia X F5122 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia ™ F5122...
  • 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 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...
  • Page 3 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...
  • Page 4 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...
  • Page 5 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™...
  • Page 6 Restarting and resetting your device..........138 Warranty, SAR and usage guidelines..........140 Limitations to services and features..........140 Legal information................140 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    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 Updating your device on menu.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    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.

  • Page 9: 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.

  • Page 10: Why Do I Need A Google™ Account

    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™...

  • Page 11: 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.
  • Page 12 Battery notification light status Green The battery is charging and the battery charge level is greater than 90% 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% This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 13: Making Sure Your Device Is Protected

    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™...

  • Page 14: Fingerprint Manager

    • 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.

  • Page 15: Finding A Lost Device

    To enable Fingerprint unlock From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. Confirm your pattern, PIN or password if needed. Follow the instructions on your device to set up a fingerprint unlock pattern. To unlock the device using your fingerprint •...

  • Page 16: Home Screen

    To register additional fingerprints From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. and then place your finger on the power key so that the device can scan your fingerprint and verify your identity. Make sure that you use a finger that you have previously registered in Fingerprint Manager.

  • Page 17: Notifications

    You have to manually unlock your device when you don't use it for 4 hours and after you restart it. Connecting to trusted Bluetooth® devices You can designate a connected Bluetooth® device as a "trusted" device and keep your Xperia™ device unlocked while it’s connected to it. So if you have Bluetooth® devices that you connect to regularly, for example, a car speaker or home entertainment system, a Bluetooth®...
  • Page 18 To set up trusted places, first make sure that high accuracy location mode or battery- saving location mode is enabled on your device before you add home or custom locations. The exact dimensions of a trusted location are an estimate and may extend beyond the physical walls of your home or other area that you have added as a trusted location.
  • Page 19 To edit a custom place Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Select the place that you want to edit.

  • Page 20: Sim Card Protection

    SIM card protection You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal Identity Number). When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked to the card is protected against misuse, meaning that you have to enter a PIN every time you start your device.
  • Page 21 To rename a SIM card From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM settings. Select a SIM card and enter a new name for it. Tap OK. To select the SIM card that handles data traffic From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 22 If you have a Google™ account, the “Protection by my Xperia” web service can help you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it. If you have activated this service on your device, you can: • Locate your device on a map. •...

  • Page 23: Learning The Basics

    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. •...

  • Page 24: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. 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 screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically.
  • Page 25 To lock the screen • When the screen is active, briefly press the power key Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width.

  • Page 26: Home Screen Settings

    To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap To add a pane to your Home screen Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

  • Page 27: Navigating Applications

    To arrange applications on the Application screen When the Application screen is open, tap . Tap Sort apps, then select an option. To add an application shortcut to the Home screen On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until it becomes selected, then drag the icon to the top of the screen.

  • Page 28: Shortcuts And Folders

    To open a menu in an application • While using the application, press . A menu is not available in all applications. Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Home screen.

  • Page 29: Background And Themes

    Access an application using a shortcut Access a folder containing applications To add an application shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears. In the customisation menu, tap Apps. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application.

  • Page 30: Battery And Power Management

    To set a theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes. Select an option and follow the instructions in your device. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications. Battery and power management Your device has an embedded battery.

  • Page 31: Taking A Screenshot

    STAMINA mode Disables Wi-Fi® and mobile data when the screen is turned off, and restricts hardware performance. appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect. Ultra STAMINA Limits your device’s functionality to core tasks such as making phone calls and mode sending SMS messages.
  • Page 32 To open or close the Notification panel To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upwards. To take action on a notification in the Notification panel • Tap the notification. To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel •...

  • Page 33: Notification Light

    Notification display options on the lock screen Show all notification Get all notifications on the lock screen. When you have this setting turned on, keep content in mind that all content (including the content of incoming emails and chats) will be visible on your lock screen unless you designate the relevant apps as Hide sensitive content in the App notifications settings menu.
  • Page 34 Roaming Sending and downloading LTE data Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading mobile data A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and data is being transmitted A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled but there is no Internet connection. This icon also appears when you are trying to connect to a secured Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 35: Notification Icons

    Notification icons New text message or multimedia message Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding is turned on New voicemail message New email message Downloading data Uploading data Mobile data is disabled Perform a basic setup of your device A software update is available System updates are available Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates...

  • Page 36: Applications Overview

    Applications overview Use the Alarm & clock application to set various kinds of alarms. Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks, text and images. Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations. Use the Calendar application to keep track of events and manage your appointments.
  • Page 37 Use the Support application to access user support on your device. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks. Some applications are not supported or listed by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.

  • Page 38: Support And Maintenance

    Help us improve our software You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software. None of the information gathered includes personal data.

  • Page 39: Updating Your Device

    To read more about how to use the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features. To use the Media Go™ application, you need one of these operating systems: •...

  • Page 40: Memory And Storage

    To download and install a system update from the Notification panel If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner. Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel. Scroll down and select the desired system update, then tap Download. When the download is finished, open the Notification panel again if it is closed, then tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

  • Page 41: Basic Settings

    To clear the cache memory for all applications From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory. Tap , then tap Advanced settings > Storage, then find and tap Cached data > When you clear the cache memory, you don't lose any important information or settings. To transfer media files to the memory card Make sure you have a memory card inserted into your device.

  • Page 42: Contacts

    Backing up data to a computer Use the Xperia™ Companion software to back up data from your device to a PC or ® ® an Apple computer. These backup applications let you back up the following types of data: • Contacts and call logs •...
  • Page 43 To set up the automatic backup function If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using a USB Host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure that the SD card is properly inserted into your device.
  • Page 44 • Identify installed software and provide useful details about your device. The Xperia™ Diagnostics application is pre-installed on most Android™ devices from Sony. If the Diagnostics option is not available under Settings > About phone, you can download a light version using the Play Store™ application.
  • Page 45 If your device fails to power on or you want to reset your device’s software, you can use Xperia™ Companion to repair your device. For more information on using Xperia™ Companion, see Computer tools on page 132. Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low. Connect your device to a charger and try restarting again.

  • Page 46: Music

    Sony does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content.

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