Multiple User Accounts - Sony Xperia Touch G1109 User Manual

Multiple user accounts

Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in
separately to the device and use it. Multiple user accounts work well in situations
where you share the device with other people or lend it to someone temporarily.
The user who sets up the device for the first time becomes the owner of the
device. Only the owner can manage the accounts of other users. Apart from the
owner account, there are two different types of accounts:
• Regular user: This account type is suitable for someone who regularly uses your
device.
• Guest user: Enable the guest account option for someone who just wants to use
your device temporarily.
Some features are only available to the owner. For example, only the owner can allow
downloads from sources other than Google Play™.
You can create an account for family usage and set restrictions, if necessary. For example,
set a password requirement for shopping in the Google Play Store™.
About the Regular User Account
By adding Regular User accounts, you can allow different users to have different
homescreens, wallpapers, and general settings. They also get separate access to
applications and memory storage for files such as music and photos. You can add
up to seven Regular User accounts on your device.
To add a regular user account
1 Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the
device for the first time.
2 Find and tap Settings > Users > Add user or profile.
3 Tap OK. The new account is now created.
4 Tap SET UP NOW. The screen locks and an icon representing the newly
added user appears in the upper-right corner.
5 Unlock the screen by swiping upward.
6 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the account for the user.
You can also add a regular user account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the
status bar fully downward and tap the user icon, then tap Add user.
To delete a regular user account from your device
1 Make sure you are logged in as the owner.
2 Find and tap Settings > Users.
3 Tap beside the name of the user who you want to delete, and then tap
Remove user > Delete.
About the Guest User Account
If someone just wants to use your device temporarily, you can enable a guest
account for that user. In Guest mode, your device starts up as a freshly installed
system with only the preinstalled apps. Once your guest is finished using your
device, you can wipe the session clean so that the next guest can start fresh. The
Guest User account is preinstalled and cannot be deleted.
To activate the guest user account
1 Ensure that you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the
device for the first time.
2 Drag the status bar downward using two fingers and tap the user icon.
3 Tap Guest.
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