User Guide

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

2 If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen.

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

4 If your screen is locked, place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down to

unlock it.

5 Wait a while for the device to start.

Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later

from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap .

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.

3 Tap OK.

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 are available on your device when you

purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™, and Google Play™—the

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™.

• Synchronize email, contacts, and the calendar.

• Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.

• Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks.

For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to

www.sonymobile.com/support.

To set up a Google™ account on your device

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google.

3 Follow 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.

Charging your device

The battery is partly charged when you buy the device. You can still use your device

while it is charging. Read more about the battery and how to improve the performance in

Battery and power management on page 118.