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.