Starting Your Device for the First Time
It is 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, see
on page 35.
The first time you start your device, a setup guide helps you to configure basic settings,
personalize your device, and sign in to your accounts, for example a Google™ account.
To turn on the device
1
Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
2
Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, and then tap
.
3
Wait 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 enables you to do all of the following:
•
Download and install applications from Google Play™.
•
Synchronize your email, contacts, and calendar using Gmail™.
•
Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
•
Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web
browser.
•
Identify yourself as the authorized 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
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, be sure to enter the details for the
relevant account.
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