Sony Xperia E3 Dual Help Guide - Page 10
Why do I need a Google™ account?, Device Manager services.
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1 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates. 2 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap . 3 Wait a while for the device to start. To turn off the device 1 Press and hold down the power key 2 In the options menu, tap Power off. 3 Tap OK. until the options menu opens. 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 is mandatory if you want to: • Download and install applications from Google Play™. • Synchronize email, contacts and the 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 http://support.google.com. 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, make sure to enter the details for the relevant account. 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. 10 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.