Fingerprint Manager - Sony Xperia X Performance F8131 User Manual

To unlock the device using your fingerprint
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With the lock screen active, place your finger on the power key so that the
device can scan your fingerprint and unlock the screen. Make sure that you
use a finger that you have registered in Fingerprint Manager.
If you fail to unlock the screen using your fingerprint after five attempts, you can use your
backup pattern, PIN or password instead.
Resetting a forgotten screen lock
If you've forgotten your screen lock PIN, password or pattern, you may be able to
reset it using the Protection by my Xperia service. No content on your device is lost
after you have performed a screen lock reset using this service.
To activate the Protection by my Xperia service, see
page 19 .
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 that 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

Before using the Fingerprint sensor, make sure the sensor is clean and without any visible
moisture.
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.
Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.
To register a fingerprint for the first time
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete fingerprint registration.
If you have not set up a pattern, 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 > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.
3
Confirm your pattern, PIN or password.
4
Tap Follow the on-screen instructions to register an additional fingerprint.
5
Follow the on-screen instructions to register an additional fingerprint.
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