Sony Xperia X Manual
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Before You Begin

Guide Usage Notes
Screenshots & Key Labels
Accessing Guide on Handset
Before You Begin
SoftBank Xperia X Performance is referred to as "handset" in this guide.
Read "Safety Precautions" and this guide thoroughly beforehand for proper usage.
Accessible services may be limited by contract conditions.
Unauthorized copying of any part of this guide is prohibited.
Guide content subject to change without prior notice.
Guide Usage Notes
Most operation descriptions are based on default settings.
Unless noted otherwise, descriptions are for Home Screen.
Some operation descriptions may be omitted.
In this guide, microSD
Screenshots & Key Labels
Screenshots and Key labels are provided for reference only. Actual handset windows, menus, etc.
may differ in appearance.
TM
TM
/microSDHC
/microSDXC
TM
Card is referred to as "SD Card."
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  • Page 1: Before You Begin

     Accessing Guide on Handset Before You Begin  SoftBank Xperia X Performance is referred to as "handset" in this guide.  Read "Safety Precautions" and this guide thoroughly beforehand for proper usage.  Accessible services may be limited by contract conditions.
  • Page 2: Accessing Guide On Handset

    Accessing Guide on Handset Use Guide application to learn touch operations or making settings. In Home Screen, (SoftBank) (Guide) Guide top window opens.  When opening for the first time, Usage notes and Auto Update confirmation appear. Follow onscreen instructions.
  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents  Package Contents Package Contents Handset (Xperia X Performance) TV Antenna Cable (SODAB1) クイックスタート (Japanese) お願いとご注意 (Japanese) Warranty (Japanese)
  • Page 4: Parts And Functions

    Parts & Functions  Front/Top/Bottom  Handset Keys  CE mark and FCC ID Front/Top/Bottom Part Description Headphone Port Connect commercially available headphones. This port supports tetrapolar headset that conform to the CTIA standard. Second Mic Reduces noise for calling. FeliCa Mark Hold mark up to reader/writer to use...
  • Page 5 touchscreen-type Display. Operate with your fingers on Display. Speaker Speak here. Item Description Camera Capture still images and videos. Internal Internal Antenna for Antenna/GPS calls, data Antenna Area communication and GPS. Flash/Photo Light Use as camera flash in a dark place. ®...
  • Page 6: Handset Keys

    Handset Keys Part Description Power Long Press for power on/off. Key/Screen Press for sleep mode on/off. Lock Or, use Fingerprint Key/Fingerpr authentication. int Sensor Adjust Volume. Volume/Zoo Adjust Zoom while using m Up/Down Camera. Camera Use as Camera shutter. Key ( Long Press to launch Camera.
  • Page 7: Sim Card Installation

    SIM Card Installation SIM Card is an IC card containing phone number and other customer information.  Inserting SIM Card  Removing SIM Card Inserting SIM Card Always unmount SD Card beforehand. For details, see "Unmounting SD Card." Open Slot Cover using groove Draw Tray out using the tab...
  • Page 8 Set SIM Card into Tray with IC chip facing up  Check SIM Card orientation by notch. Insert Tray with SIM Card into handset...
  • Page 9: Removing Sim Card

     Check Tray orientation. Close Slot Cover and press it down where indicated ○, and make sure there are no gaps Removing SIM Card Always unmount SD Card beforehand. For details, see "Unmounting SD Card." Open Slot Cover using groove...
  • Page 10 Draw Tray out using the tab Remove SIM Card from Tray...
  • Page 11 Insert Tray into handset  Check Tray orientation. Close Slot Cover and press it down where indicated ○, and make sure there are no gaps...
  • Page 13: Sd Card Installation

    SD Card Installation Save data to handset memory or SD Card. Handset supports SD Cards up to 200 GB. Some SD Cards may not operate properly.  Inserting SD Card  Unmounting SD Card  Removing SD Card  Formatting SD Card SD Card Cautions Data Information stored on SD Card can become lost or changed accidentally or as a result of damage.
  • Page 14 Draw Tray out using the tab Set SD Card into Tray with metal terminals facing up...
  • Page 15 Insert Tray with SD Card into handset  Check Tray orientation. Close Slot Cover and press it down where indicated ○, and make sure there are no gaps...
  • Page 16: Unmounting Sd Card

    Unmounting SD Card Always unmount SD Card before removing. In Home Screen, (Settings)
  • Page 17 Storage Unmount SD card Item name changes from Unmount SD card Mount SD card. SD Card is unmounted.
  • Page 18: Removing Sd Card

    Removing SD Card Always unmount SD Card beforehand. Open Slot Cover using groove Draw Tray out using the tab...
  • Page 19 Remove SD Card from Tray Insert Tray into handset  Check Tray orientation. Close Slot Cover and press it down where indicated ○, and make sure there are no gaps...
  • Page 20: Formatting Sd Card

    Formatting SD Card When using a new SD Card for the first time, always format it on handset.  Formatting erases all data on SD Card. Carefully check any SD Card that was used on another device before formatting.  Charge Battery while formatting, or format with adequate battery charge.
  • Page 21 Storage Erase SD card...
  • Page 22 ERASE SD CARD ERASE EVERYTHING All data on SD Card is erased.
  • Page 23: Charging Battery

    Charging Battery  AC Charger AC Charger AC Charger is an optional accessory. Use specified AC Charger (SoftBank SELECTION Quick Charge 2.0) (SB-AC12-HDQC) or AC Charger (Micro USB 1.8A) (ZTDAD1). For other devices, see SoftBank Website. Operation using AC Charger (Micro USB 1.8A) (ZTDAD1) is explained here. ...
  • Page 24 Notification Lamp on handset lights up when charging starts. When charging is complete, unplug AC Charger and remove straight from handset...
  • Page 25: Power On/Off

    Power On/Off  Power On  Power Off Power On (Long Press) Lock screen appears.  “Canceling Screen Lock" to unlock the screen.  Startup wizard appears for the first time handset is powered on. Follow onscreen instructions.  Battery level is not sufficient if Notification Lamp flashes three times in red or low battery indicator appears when is Pressed with handset powered off.
  • Page 26 (Long Press) Power off Handset powers off.
  • Page 27: Touchscreen Operations

    Touchscreen Operations Handset uses a touchscreen-type Display. Operate with your fingers on Display.   Touch & Hold  Drag  Swipe/Flick  Pinch/Spread Contact Display lightly and briefly. Touch & Hold Touch screen lightly and hold it for a while. When the screen changes, release finger.
  • Page 28 Drag Touch icon or other item lightly, move it where desired, and release finger. Swipe/Flick Contact Display lightly, then brush screen up/down or left/right. Pinch/Spread Contact Display lightly, then close/widen fingers.
  • Page 30: Placing Calls

    Calling Learn calling basics, including handling incoming calls, and in-call operations.  Placing Calls  Answering Calls  Emergency Location Report Adjusting Volume of Call During a call, Press Volume Up Key/Volume Down Key. Hints Difficulty during call It may not be possible to make a call properly in a noisy location. When calling using Speaker, check the call volume.
  • Page 31 In Home Screen, (Phone) Recent calls appears. Call window opens.
  • Page 32 Tap dialpad to enter the other party's number  Enter area code first for calling landline numbers.
  • Page 33 Handset dials number. Call begins when other party answers. To end the call, Call ends.
  • Page 34: Answering Calls

    Calling the Emergency Number When Handset Screen is Locked Flick Lock screen Emergency call Enter number for emergency service  Available only when Screen lock is set to "Pattern," "PIN," or "Password." Hints Call does not connect Was the number dialed using the area code? Dial the number starting with "0." Are conditions for calling poor? Call again after moving to an area where signal is good.
  • Page 35: Emergency Location Report

    To end the call, Call ends. Missed Calls When call is not answered, appears on Status Bar.  Drag Status Bar down and Tap notification to show Call History. Emergency Location Report Using handset for emergency calls (110, 119 or 118) automatically reports handset location to corresponding agency (police, etc.) ...
  • Page 36: Specifications

    Specifications  Handset  Internal Battery  TV Antenna Cable (SODAB1) Handset Item Description Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 72 × 146 × 7.3 mm Weight Approx. 154 g Maximum Output GSM (850/900 MHz): 2 W GSM (1800/1900 MHz): 1 W UMTS: 0.25 W 4G (AXGP): 0.2 W 4G (LTE): 0.2 W...
  • Page 37: Tv Antenna Cable (Sodab1)

    Voltage DC 3.8 V Type Lithium-ion Capacity 2900 mAh TV Antenna Cable (SODAB1) Item Description Dimensions Length approx. 148 mm Weight Approx. 5 g...
  • Page 38: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Read safety precautions before using handset. Observe precautions to avoid injury to self or others, or damage to property. SoftBank Corp. is not liable for any damages resulting from use of this product.  Safety Precautions  Handset, SIM Card, TV Antenna Cable, Desktop Holder (Optional Accessory), AC Charger (Optional Accessory) ...
  • Page 39 Prohibited actions Disassembly prohibited Exposure to liquids prohibited Use with wet hands prohibited Compulsory actions Unplug AC Charger from outlet Handset, SIM Card, TV Antenna Cable, Desktop Holder (Optional Accessory), AC Charger (Optional Accessory) Use specified TV Antenna Cable, Desktop Holder (optional accessory) and AC Charger (optional accessory) only.
  • Page 40 Do not charge Internal Battery, or use or expose handset/related hardware to extreme heat (e.g. near fire or heat appliances, in direct sunlight, inside sun-heated vehicles, etc.) Do not charge Internal Battery, or use, leave, or wear handset/related hardware in a place where heat collects, such as under a kotatsu (blanketed warming table) or next to a kairo (worn warming patch), etc.
  • Page 41 malfunction, etc. Take these actions in case of odd sound, odor, smoke or abnormalities: 1. Grasp AC Charger power plug from power outlet. Be careful not to burn when disconnecting handset since it may be hot. 2. Power off handset. Continued use may cause fire, electric shock, etc.
  • Page 42 Keep handset and related hardware out of infants' or pets reach. Infants and pets may swallow handset or related hardware resulting in injuries. A guardian should supervise use by children and insure handset is used as instructed. Failure to do so may result in injuries. Handset Internal Battery type is as follows.
  • Page 43 Power off near electronic devices or equipment operating on high precision control or weak signals. Handset use may cause electronic malfunctions, etc. *Take added care near these devices: Hearing aids, implanted cardiac pacemakers, implanted cardioverter defibrillators, other electronic medical equipment, fire detectors, automatic doors, and other automatically controlled devices or equipment.
  • Page 44 If battery does not charge after specified time, stop charging. Internal Battery may leak, overheat, burst, ignite, etc. Do not use handset when it may affect vehicle's electronic equipment. Handset use may affect devices and lead to unsafe driving. If you experience any skin irritation associated with handset use, stop handset use and consult a doctor.
  • Page 45 Always keep your ear some distance from Speaker while ringtones, music or other handset sounds play. If it sounds in excessive volume, ears or hearing may be damaged. Watch TV from a distance in good light. Failure to do so may impair vision. Moderate handset volume when using Headsets.
  • Page 46 If liquids (water, pet urine, etc.) seep inside AC Charger power plug, unplug it immediately. Failure to do so may cause electric shock, smoke or fire. If plug is dusty, grasp AC Charger power plug and unplug it, then clean with a dry cloth. Failure to do so may cause fire.
  • Page 47 into the outlet. May cause injury or malfunction. Do not subject AC Charger (optional accessory) to strong impact such as pulling the cable while it is plugged in. May cause injury or malfunction. Do not touch Charging Terminal of Desktop Holder (optional accessory) for a long time while charging.
  • Page 48 Handset radio waves may affect electronic medical equipment. Handset radio waves may affect electronic medical equipment. Observe these guidelines in medical institutions: ・Observe each medical facility's instruction when using a mobile phone. ・Always power off handset in operation rooms, intensive care units, etc. ・Ensure necessary distance from electronic medical equipment nearby even where mobile phone use is permitted such as medical ward or lobby.
  • Page 49: Important Product Information

    Important Product Information  Handset, SIM Card, TV Antenna Cable, Desktop Holder (Optional Accessory), AC Charger (Optional Accessory)  Charging  Touchscreen  Earpiece/Speaker  Fingerprint Authentication  Technical Conformity  Forcibly Powering Off Handset, SIM Card, TV Antenna Cable, Desktop Holder (Optional Accessory), AC Charger (Optional Accessory) ...
  • Page 50 malfunction.  Occasionally clean Charging Terminals with a dry, cotton swab etc. Dirt on Charging Terminals may cause power shut-off or insufficient charging. Take care not to damage Charging Terminals when cleaning.  Clean handset, SIM Card, or AC Charger (optional accessory) with a dry, soft cloth. Rubbing hard with a dry cloth etc.
  • Page 51: Fingerprint Authentication

    -Foreign object, protection sheet or sticker applied, or waterdrop or dew condensation on Display -Operation with fingers wet or sweaty -Operation under water  Although Display is made with hardened and shatterproof glass, touching scattered or exposed parts accidentally may cause injuries. Earpiece/Speaker Handset earpiece is also used as a speaker.
  • Page 52: Technical Conformity

    may degrade. Occasionally clean the surface of Fingerprint Sensor. Technical Conformity Handset is certified as wireless equipment for low power electric data communication based on the Radio Law. No license is required for using handset as the wireless radio station. However, disassembling/modifying handset may be subject to penalty by law.
  • Page 53: End User License Agreement

    It can be terminated by transferring your rights to the Device to a third party in writing. Failure to comply with any of these terms and conditions will terminate the license immediately. Sony Mobile and its third party suppliers and licensers retain all rights, titles and interest in and to the Software.
  • Page 54: Export Controls And Regulations

    Export Controls and Regulations  Export Controls and Regulations Export Controls and Regulations The products and accessories may be subject to the application of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act and other related laws and regulations in Japan. In addition, the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) of the United States may be applicable. In cases of exporting or reexporting the products and accessories, customers are requested to follow the necessary procedures at their own responsibility and cost.

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