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 Computer : Launch the PC Companion application. After a few moments, PC
Companion detects your device and searches for new software for it.
4 Device : When notifications appear in the status bar, follow the on-screen
instructions to carry out the relevant software updates.
To update your device using an Apple® Mac® computer
1 Install Sony™ Bridge for Mac application on the Apple ®
 Mac ®
 computer you are
using, if it is not already installed.
2 Using a USB cable, connect your device to the Apple ®
 Mac ®
 computer.
3 Computer : Launch Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments,
Sony™ Bridge for Mac application detects your device and searches for new
software for it.
4 Computer : If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears.
Follow the on-screen instructions to carry out the relevant software updates.
Sony™ Bridge for Mac application is downloadable from  Bridge for mac.
Backup and restore application
Use the Backup and restore application to make backups of content to a memory card
or a USB storage device. Such backups can be used to restore your content and some
settings in cases where your data gets lost or deleted.
Types of content you can back up Use the Backup and restore application to back up the following types of data:
• Bookmarks
• Call log
• Contacts
• Applications downloaded from Google Play™
• Multimedia messages
• System settings (such as alarms, ringer volume, and language settings)
• Text messages
You do not need to back up music files and photos or videos taken with the camera. They are
backed up automatically to the device's memory card.You may incur additional data transmission charges when you restore applications from
Google Play™.
Preparing to use the Backup and restore application
Before backing up your content, you can select the backup destination and the types of
data that you want to back up.
To select the backup destination
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Back up & restore .
3 Tap  Back up .
4 Tap the bar under  Where to store data .
5 Select the destination to which you want to back up your content.
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							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 may have several backup records.
After you select a backup record, you can then select which types of data to restore.
To restore content from a backup record
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Back up & restore .
3 Tap  Restore .
4 Select the record that you want to restore from, then tap  Restore now.
Remember that any changes you make to your data and settings after you create a backup will
get deleted during a restore procedure.
Managing backup records
You can delete or rename records of the backups that you make using the Backup &
restore function.
To rename a backup record
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Back up & restore .
3 Press 
, then tap  Manage backup records .
4 Select the backup record that you want to rename.
5 Tap 
.
6 Enter a new name and tap  Rename.
To delete backup records
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Back up & restore .
3 Press 
, then tap  Manage backup records .
4 Select the backup record that you want to delete, or tap 
 if you want to delete all
records.
5 Tap 
 > Delete .
Resetting your device
You can reset your device to its original settings, with or without deleting all of your
personal data. Before you perform a reset, make sure to back up any important data
saved on your device.
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							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 device has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You
should keep a copy of this number. If your device is stolen, your network provider can
use your IMEI number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country.
To view your IMEI number
• Turn off your device, then remove the battery cover and battery to view your IMEI
number.
• Open the phone dialer on your device and enter  *#06#.
To view your IMEI number in the device
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Settings > About phone  > Status .
3 Scroll to  IMEI to view the  IMEI number.
SIM card protection
The SIM card lock only protects your subscription. Your device will still work with a new
SIM card. If the SIM card lock is on, you have to enter a PIN (Personal Identity Number).
If you enter your PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts
allowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You need to enter your PUK (Personal
Unblocking Key) and then a new PIN. Your PIN, PIN2 and PUK are supplied by your
network operator.
To lock a SIM card
1 From the  Home screen , tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Settings > Security  > Set up SIM card lock  > Lock SIM card .
3 Enter the SIM card PIN and tap  OK.
To unlock a locked SIM card
1 Enter the PUK code and tap 
.
2 Enter a new PIN code and tap 
.
3 Re-enter the new PIN code and tap 
.
If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, the SIM card becomes locked. If this
happens, contact your service provider to get a new SIM card.
To change the SIM card PIN
1 From the  Home screen , tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Settings > Security  > Set up SIM/RUIM card lock  > Change SIM
PIN .
3 Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap  OK.
4 Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap  OK.
5 Re-type the new SIM card PIN and tap  OK.
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							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 PIN lock, or a text-based password.
It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If
you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as
contacts and messages. Refer to Sony customer support for more information.
To set a screen lock
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
 > Settings  > Security  > Screen lock .
2 Select an option.
To set up the Face Unlock feature
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
 > Settings  > Security  > Screen lock .
2 Tap  Face Unlock , then follow the instructions on your device to capture your
face.
3 After your face is successfully captured, tap  Continue.
4 Select a backup lock method and follow the instructions in the device to complete
the setup.
The Face Unlock feature is less secure than a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password. Someone
who looks similar to you could unlock your device.For best results, capture your face in an indoor area that is well lit but not too bright, and hold
the device at eye level.
To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature
1 Activate the screen.
2 Look at your device from the same angle you used to capture your Face Unlock
photo.
If the Face Unlock feature fails to recognize your face, you need to draw the backup pattern or
enter the PIN to unlock the screen.
To disable the Face Unlock feature
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
 > Settings  > Security  > Screen lock .
2 Draw your backup screen unlock pattern or enter your PIN.
3 Tap  Swipe .
To create a screen unlock pattern
1 Drag the status bar downward, then tap 
.
2 Tap  Security  > Screen lock  > Pattern .
3 Follow the instructions on your device.
To unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern
1 Activate the screen.
2 Draw your screen unlock pattern.
If the unlock pattern you draw on the screen is rejected five times in a row, you must wait 30
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							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 necessary, tap 
 to minimize the keyboard.
4 Tap  Continue .
5 Re-enter and confirm your PIN.
6 If necessary, tap 
 to minimize the keyboard.
7 Tap  OK.
To disable the screen unlock PIN
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
 > Settings  > Security  > Screen lock .
2 Enter your PIN, then tap  Continue.
3 Tap  Swipe .
To create a screen lock password
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
 > Settings  > Security  > Screen lock  >
Password .
2 Enter a password.
3 If necessary, tap 
 to minimize the keyboard.
4 Tap  Continue .
5 Re-enter and confirm your password.
6 If necessary, tap 
 to minimize the keyboard.
7 Tap  OK.
To disable the screen unlock password
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
 > Settings  > Security  > Screen lock .
2 Enter your password and tap  Next.
3 Tap  Swipe .
Finding your device There are several ways to find and protect your device if you ever lose it. Using the “my
Xperia” service, you can:
• Look for your device on a map.
• Sound an alert which works even if the device is in silent mode.
• Remotely lock the device and display your contact information on it.
• Remotely wipe the internal and external memories on the device as a last resort.
Before using the “my Xperia” service, you must activate it on your device. Once the
service is activated, all you have to do is go to  myxperia.sonymobile.com and sign in
using the same Google™ account that you have set up on your device.
The “my Xperia” service may not available in all countries/regions.
To activate the “my Xperia” service
1 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap 
.
2 Tap  Xperia™  > MyXperia™  > Activate .
3 Mark the checkbox, then tap  Accept.
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							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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							Reference
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 mutedThe speakerphone is onSilent modeVibrate modeAn alarm is setSynchronization is ongoingProblem with sign in or synchronizationA Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are availableDepending on your service provider, network and/or region, the functions or services
represented by some icons in this list may not be available.
Notification icons
The following notification icons may appear on your screen:
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							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 and images.Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations.Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your appointments.Use the camera to take photos and record video clips.Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email addresses and
other information related to your contacts.Access your downloaded applications.Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private and
corporate accounts.Use the Facebook application to engage in social networking with friends, family
members and colleagues around the world.Browse and listen to FM radio stations.Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos.Use the Gmail™ application to read, write and organize email messages.Search for information in your device and on the web.View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes using
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							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 and cafés.Use the Video Unlimited application to rent and purchase videos.Optimize settings to suit your own requirements.Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get artist,
album and other info.Use the Help application to access user support in your device. For example,
you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks.Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world.Download and install new applications and updates.Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.119This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.  
						

							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,
this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number, 112. Please contact your network
operator or service provider to determine availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply.
Use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require access to
the Internet. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet
from your phone. Contact your wireless service provider for more information.
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