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After you get into a car, bus, train, or other land vehicle, your device can take between 5
and 10 minutes to lock.
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Note that when you get on an airplane or a boat (or other non-land-based vehicles), your
device may not lock automatically, so be sure to lock it manually if needed.
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When you pick up your device again or get out of the vehicle, just unlock it once and
your device then stays unlocked for as long as you have it on you.
To turn off On-body detection
1
From your Home screen, tap
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Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > On-body detection.
3
Drag the slider beside On to the left.
SIM card protection
You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal
Identity Number). When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked to the card is
protected against misuse, meaning that you have to enter a PIN every time you start your
device.
If you enter the PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts
allowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You then need to enter your PUK (Personal
Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your network
operator.
To set up a SIM card lock
1
From the Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Mark the Lock SIM card checkbox.
4
Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you will
be prompted to enter this lock every time you restart the device.
To remove a SIM card lock
1
From the Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Unmark the Lock SIM card checkbox.
4
Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To change the SIM card PIN
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Tap Change SIM PIN.
4
Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK.
5
Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
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Retype the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code
1
Enter the PUK code and tap
2
Enter a new PIN code and tap
3
Re-enter the new PIN code and tap
If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network operator
to get a new SIM card.
Finding the identification number of your device
Your device has a unique ID (identification) number. On your device, this number is
referred to as the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity). You should keep a copy
of this number. You may require it, for example, when you access the Xperia™ Care
support service and need to register your device. Also, if your device is stolen, some
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