Why Do I Need A Google Account - Sony Xperia L2 H3311 User Manual

The first time you start your device, a setup guide helps you to configure basic
settings, personalise your device and sign in to your accounts, for example a
Google™ account.
When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe lock is already set. This means
that you have to swipe left or upwards on the screen to unlock it. You can change
the security settings later and add other kinds of screen locks.
To turn on the device
Make sure to use the provided USB Type-C cable when charging your device. It is
recommended to charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device
for the first time.
1 Press and hold down the power key
2 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap
3 Wait a moment for the device to start.
Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later
from the Settings menu.
To turn off the device
1 Press and hold down the power key
2 In the options menu, tap Power off.
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 the Play Store™.
To get the most out of these services, you need a Google account. For example, a
Google account enables you to do the following:
• Download and install applications from Google Play™.
• Synchronise your email, contacts and calendar using Gmail.
• Chat with friends using the Duo™ application.
• Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™
web browser.
• Identify yourself as the authorised user after a software repair using Xperia
Companion.
• Remotely find, lock or clear a lost or stolen device using the Find my device
services.
For more information about Android and Google, go to
http://support.google.com .
It is crucial to remember your Google account user name and password, since in some
situations, you may need it to identify yourself for security reasons. If you fail to give your
Google user name and password in such situations, your device is locked. Also, if you have
more than one Google account, make sure to enter the details for the relevant account.
To set up a Google account on your device
1 Find and tap Settings > Users > Add user then tap OK.
2 Follow the registration wizard to add a new user. Tap on
settings for the New user and the Guest account. You can also share your call
and SMS history.
You can also create a Google account using the setup guide when you first start your
device, or go online later and create an account at
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until the device vibrates.
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until the options menu opens.
to access the
http://www.google.com/accounts .
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