Operation Manual

when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™, and Google

Play™—the 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.

• Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.

• Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks.

For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to

www.sonymobile.com/support

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

Charging your device

The battery is partly charged when you buy the device. You can still use your device

while it is charging. Read more about the battery and how to improve the performance

Battery and power management

on page 93.

To charge your device

1 Plug the charger into a power outlet.

2 Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a

computer).

3 Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the

USB symbol facing up. The notification light lights up when charging starts.

4 When the notification light is green, the device is fully charged. Disconnect the

USB cable from your device by pulling it straight outward. Make sure not to

bend the connector when removing the cable from the device.

If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light

lights up after you connect the charger cable to a power source.

Battery notification light status

Green The battery charge level is greater than 90%

Flashing red The battery level is low