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To enable Fingerprint unlock
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Fingerprint Manager.
3
If needed verify your PIN or password.
4
Follow the instruction in your device to set up a fingerprint unlock pattern.
To Unlock the Device Using your Fingerprint
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With the lockscreen active, place your finger on the power key so that the device
can scan your fingerprint and unlock the screen. Be sure to use a finger that you
have registered in Fingerprint Manager.
If you fail to unlock the screen using your finger after five attempts, enter your backup PIN or
password.
Resetting a Forgotten Screen Lock
If you forgot your screen lock PIN, password, or pattern, you might be able to reset it
using the Protection by my Xperia service. No content on your device is lost after you
perform a screen lock reset using the Protection by my Xperia service.
To activate the Protection by my Xperia service, see
page.
To Reset the Screen Lock using Protection by my Xperia
1
Make sure you know your Google™ account username and password and that
you have enabled the Protection by my Xperia service on your device.
2
myxperia.sonymobile.com using any Internet-connected device.
Go to
3
Sign in using the same Google™ account you have set up on your device.
4
Click the picture of your device under Your devices.
5
Select Lock or Change PIN2 to replace the current screen lock with a new PIN
code.
6
Follow the on-screen instructions provided by Protection by my Xperia.
Depending on your security settings, your device may lock after a screen lock reset. You then
need to enter your Google™ account username and password in order to use the device.
Fingerprint Manager
Fingerprint Manager registers fingerprint information that can be used as an additional
security method for unlocking your device or authenticating purchases. You are allowed
to register a maximum of 5 fingerprints on your device.
To register a fingerprint for the first time
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Fingerprint Manager.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete fingerprint registration.
If you have not set up a PIN or password as a Screen lock, Fingerprint Manager assists you
with setting up a PIN or password as a security backup for your fingerprint. For more
information on setting up a Screen lock, see
The fingerprint sensor is on the power key and not on the screen of your device. Before using
the Fingerprint sensor, make sure the sensor is clean and without any visible moisture
To Register Additional Fingerprints
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Fingerprint Manager.
3
Tap
and then place your finger on the power key so that the device can scan
your fingerprint and verify your identity. Be sure to use a finger that you have
previously registered in Fingerprint Manager.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions to register an additional fingerprint.
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