Sony C5503, C5502 manual Why do I need a Google account?, Charging your device

To turn on the device

1Press 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 until the options menu opens.
2	In the options menu, tap Power off.
3	Tap OK.
	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 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 .

2Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google.

3Follow 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 in Battery and power management on page 110.

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