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You can use your fingerprint to quickly unlock your device. To use this feature, you need
to register a fingerprint and enable this feature in the Fingerprint Manager first. For details
on registering fingerprints, see
The PIN or password screen lock you set up serves as a backup unlock method if you enable
the Fingerprint unlock option. Selecting other screen lock types will clear all fingerprint
settings.
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 functionality is not available in the US market.
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.
Before using the Fingerprint sensor, be sure the sensor is clean and without any visible
moisture.
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