Restarting And Resetting - Sony C6502 User Manual

Restarting and resetting

You can force your device to shut down in situations where it stops responding or won't
restart normally. No settings or personal data get deleted. You can also reset your device
to its original factory settings, with or without deleting all of your personal data. This
action is sometimes necessary if your device stops functioning properly.
Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low. Connect your device to a charger and
try restarting again.
To force the device to shut down
1
Remove the SIM and memory card cover.
2
Using the tip of a pen or a similar object, press and hold down the OFF button for
about 10 seconds.
3
After your device emits a series of three quick vibrations, release the OFF button.
The device turns off automatically.
Do not use overly sharp objects that could damage the OFF button.
To perform a factory data reset
To avoid permanent damage to your device, do not restart your device while a reset procedure
is underway.
1
Before you start, make sure to back up any important data that is saved on the
internal memory of your device to a memory card or other non-internal memory.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3 Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset.
4
To delete information, such as pictures and music, from your internal storage,
mark the Erase internal storage checkbox.
5 Tap Reset phone.
6
If required, draw your screen unlock pattern, or enter your screen unlock
password or PIN to continue.
7 To confirm, tap Erase everything.
If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN or pattern in step 6, you can use the device
PC Companion or Sony™ Bridge for Mac applications to erase this
repair feature in the
security layer. By running the repair feature, you are reinstalling software for your device and
you may lose some personal data in the process.
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