Starting your device for the first time, Why do i need a google™‎ account, Why do i need a google™ account – Sony Xperia XA1 User Manual

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Starting Your Device for the First Time

It is recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before starting up

your device for the first time. You can still use your device while it is charging, see

Charging Your Device on page 35.
The first time you start your device, a setup guide helps you to configure basic settings,

personalize your device, and sign in to your accounts, for example a Google™ account.

To Turn On the Device

It is important to use the USB Type-C™ cable (provided) when charging your device as other

types of USB cable can damage your device. It is recommended to charge the battery for at

least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for the first time.

1

Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.

2

Enter your PIN for SIM card 1 and SIM card 2 when requested, then tap

.

3

Wait a while for the device to start.

Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your service provider, 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.

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 enables you to do all of the following:

Download and install applications from Google Play™.

Synchronize your email, contacts, and calendar using Gmail™.

Chat with friends using the Duo™ 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, be 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 > Accounts & sync > 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. Alternatively, you can go online and create an account at

www.google.com/accounts

.

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