Sony Xperia L C2105 C2104 User Manual

To download the PC Companion application from your device
1 Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable.
2 When prompted, follow the instructions in your device to launch the installation of
PC Companion on the computer.PC Companion can also be downloaded from  PC Companion.
To download software updates using a USB cable connection
1 Install the PC Companion application on the computer you are using, if it is not
already installed.
2 Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
3...

To select the data types to back up
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Back up & restore .
3 Tap  Back up .
4 Select the data types that you want to back up.
To back up content
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Back up & restore .
3 Tap  Back up , then tap  Back up now .
Restoring backed up content using the Backup and restore
application
When you restore backed up content, you must select a backup record to restore from.
If you have backed up content several times, you...

To perform a factory data resetTo avoid permanent damage to your device, do not restart your device while a reset procedureis underway.
1 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
2 Find and tap  Backup & reset > Factory data reset .
3 If you also want to erase data such as pictures and music, which is saved to your
device's internal storage, mark the  Erase internal storage checkbox.
4 Tap  Reset phone .
5 To confirm, tap  Erase everything .
Locking and protecting your device
IMEI number
Every...

To change the SIM card PIN2
1 From the  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Call settings  > Fixed dialing numbers  > Change PIN2 .
3 Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap  OK.
4 Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap  OK.
5 Confirm the new PIN2 and tap  OK.
Setting a screen lock There are several ways to lock the screen on your device. For example, you can use the
Face Unlock feature, which uses a picture of your face to unlock the screen. You can
also set a screen unlock pattern, a number-based...

To change the screen unlock pattern
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Security  > Screen lock .
3 Draw your screen unlock pattern.
4 Tap  Pattern .
5 Follow the instructions in your device.
To disable the screen unlock pattern
1 From your Home screen, tap 
 > Settings  > Security  > Screen lock .
2 Draw the screen unlock pattern.
3 Tap  Swipe .
To create a screen unlock PIN
1 From your Home screen, tap 
 > Settings  > Security  > Screen lock  > PIN .
2 Enter a numeric PIN.
3 If...

Support applicationTo access the support application
1 From your Application screen, find and tap 
.
2 Find and tap the required support item.
Recycling your device
Got an old device lying around the house? Why not recycle it? By doing so, you will help
us reuse its materials and components, and you’ll protect the environment, too! Find out
more about the recycling options in your region at  www.sonymobile.com.
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Status and notification icons overview Status icons
The following status icons may appear on your screen:Signal strengthNo signalRoamingGPRS is availableEDGE is availableLTE is availableNFC is activated3G is availableSending and downloading GPRS dataSending and downloading EDGE dataSending and downloading 3G dataSTAMINA mode is activatedBattery statusThe battery is chargingGPS is activatedAirplane mode is activatedThe Bluetooth® function is activatedThe SIM card is not insertedThe microphone is...

New email messageNew text message or multimedia messageNew voicemailAn upcoming calendar eventA song is playingThe device is connected to a computer via a USB cableWarning messageError messageMissed callCall ongoingCall on holdCall forwarding onSoftware updates availableDownloading dataUploading dataMore (undisplayed) notifications
Application overview
Use the Alarm and Clock application to set various kinds of alarms.Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks,
and manage text...

Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia
messages.Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content saved or
downloaded to your device. Or play your movies on other devices connected to
the same network.Use the "WALKMAN" application to organize and play music, audio books and
podcasts.View news stories and weather forecasts.Make phone calls by dilling the number manually or by using the smart dial
function.Search for places, for example, restaurants...

Important informationImportant information leaflet
Before you use your device, please read the  Important information leaflet provided
in the Setup guide in your device or in the box.
To access the setup guide manually
1 From the  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Tap  Settings  > Setup guide .
Limitations to services and features
Some of the services and features described in this user guide are not supported in all
countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation,...