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Using a Dual SIM device, Screen protection, Settings, Network & internet, Advanced, Dual SIM

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Using a Dual SIM device A Dual SIM device enables you to do the following: • Receive incoming communications via both SIM cards. • Select the number from which to send outgoing communications, or have the option to select a SIM card each time you place a call. • Forward calls received via SIM 1 to SIM 2 when SIM 1 is unreachable, and vice versa. This function is called Dual SIM reachability. You must enable it manually. Before using multiple SIM cards, you need to enable them and select a SIM card which will handle data traffic. Hint A Dual SIM device works with either one or two SIM cards inserted. To enable or disable the use of two SIM cards 1 Find and tap Settings > Network & internet > Advanced > Dual SIM. 2 Tap the SIM 1 and SIM 2 switches to enable or disable the SIM cards. To rename a SIM card 1 Find and tap Settings > Network & internet > Advanced > Dual SIM. 2 Select a SIM card and enter a new name for it. 3 Tap OK. To select which SIM card handles data traffic 1 Find and tap Settings > Network & internet > Advanced > Dual SIM > Cellular data. 2 Select the SIM card you want to use for data traffic. To set the default SIM card for placing a call 1 Find and tap Settings > Network & internet > Advanced > Dual SIM > Calls. 2 Select an option. To enable the Dual SIM reachability function 1 Find and tap Settings > Network & internet > Advanced > Dual SIM > Dual SIM reachability. 2 Under Dual SIM reachability, tap the switch to enable the function. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure. Hint If the Dual SIM reachability function does not work after you enable it, check that you have entered the phone numbers correctly for each SIM card. In some cases, the numbers are detected automatically during setup. Otherwise, you are prompted to enter them manually. Screen protection Note Before using your device, remove all protection films to enable full functionality. Screen covers and protectors may help you protect your device against damage. We recommend you use only those screen covers intended for your Xperia device. The use of third-party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones and can invalidate the warranty. 19 Internet version. For personal use only.

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Using a Dual SIM device
A Dual SIM device enables you to do the following:
•
Receive incoming communications via both SIM cards.
•
Select the number from which to send outgoing communications, or have the
option to select a SIM card each time you place a call.
•
Forward calls received via SIM 1 to SIM 2 when SIM 1 is unreachable, and vice versa.
This function is called Dual SIM reachability. You must enable it manually.
Before using multiple SIM cards, you need to enable them and select a SIM card
which will handle data traffic.
Hint
A Dual SIM device works with either one or two SIM cards inserted.
To enable or disable the use of two SIM cards
1
Find and tap
Settings
>
Network & internet
>
Advanced
>
Dual SIM
.
2
Tap the
SIM 1
and
SIM 2
switches to enable or disable the SIM cards.
To rename a SIM card
1
Find and tap
Settings
>
Network & internet
>
Advanced
>
Dual SIM
.
2
Select a SIM card and enter a new name for it.
3
Tap
OK
.
To select which SIM card handles data traffic
1
Find and tap
Settings
>
Network & internet
>
Advanced
>
Dual SIM
>
Cellular
data
.
2
Select the SIM card you want to use for data traffic.
To set the default SIM card for placing a call
1
Find and tap
Settings
>
Network & internet
>
Advanced
>
Dual SIM
>
Calls
.
2
Select an option.
To enable the Dual SIM reachability function
1
Find and tap
Settings
>
Network & internet
>
Advanced
>
Dual SIM
>
Dual SIM
reachability
.
2
Under
Dual SIM reachability
, tap the switch to enable the function.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure.
Hint
If the Dual SIM reachability function does not work after you enable it, check that you have
entered the phone numbers correctly for each SIM card. In some cases, the numbers are
detected automatically during setup. Otherwise, you are prompted to enter them manually.
Screen protection
Note
Before using your device, remove all protection films to enable full functionality.
Screen covers and protectors may help you protect your device against damage.
We recommend you use only those screen covers intended for your Xperia device.
The use of third-party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from
working correctly by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones and can
invalidate the warranty.
19
Internet version. For personal use only.