To update your device using a computer
1Make sure you have the PC Companion application installed on your PC or the
Sony Bridge for Mac application installed on the Apple® Mac® computer.
2Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer.
3Computer: Launch the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac
application. After a few moments, the computer detects your device and
searches for new software.
4Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears.
Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates.
Finding a lost device
If you have a Google™ account, the my Xperia web service can help you locate and
secure your device if you ever lose it. You can:
•Locate your device on a map.
•Sound an alert even if the device is in silent mode.
•Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact information to
anyone who finds it.
•As a last resort, remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device.
The my Xperia service may not be available in all countries/regions.
To activate the my Xperia service
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Security > my Xperia > Activate.
3Mark the checkbox, then tap Accept.
To verify that the my Xperia service can locate your device, go to
myxperia.sonymobile.com
and sign in using the same Google™ account that you have set up on your device.
If you are using a device with multiple users, my Xperia service can only be used by the owner.
Battery and power management
Your device has an embedded battery. You can keep track of your battery
consumption and see which applications are using the most power. You can remove
or restrict apps and activate a number of power saving modes to get more out of
your battery. You can also view an estimate of how much battery time is left and
adjust your battery settings to improve performance and make your battery last
longer.
To manage your battery consumption
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management > App power consumption. An
overview appears showing applications that have high data traffic rates or that
you have not used for a long time.
3Review the information, then act as required, for example, to uninstall an
application or restrict its usage.
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