Sony C1504 User Manual

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To download the PC Companion application from your phone
1
Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable.
2
When prompted, follow the instructions in the phone to launch the installation of
PC Companion on the computer.
PC Companion can also be downloaded from 
PC Companion
.
To download software updates using a USB cable connection
1
Install the PC Companion application on the computer you are using, if it is not
already installed.
2
Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable.
3
Computer
: Launch the PC Companion application. After a few moments, PC
Companion detects your phone and searches for new phone software.
4
Phone
: When notifications appear in the status bar, follow the on-screen
instructions to carry out the relevant software updates.
To update your phone using an Apple® Mac® computer
1
Install the Bridge for Mac application on the Apple
®
 Mac
®
 computer you are
using, if it is not already installed.
2
Using a USB cable, connect your phone to the Apple
®
 Mac
®
 computer.
3
Computer
: Launch the Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments, Bridge
for Mac detects your phone and searches for new phone software.
4
Computer
: If a new phone software update is detected, a popup window
appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to carry out the relevant software
updates.
The Bridge for Mac application can be downloaded from 
Bridge for mac
.
Locking and protecting your phone
IMEI number
Every phone has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You
should keep a copy of this number. If your phone is stolen, your network provider can
use your IMEI number to stop the phone from accessing the network in your country.
To view your IMEI number
Turn off your phone, then remove the battery cover and battery to view your IMEI
number.
Open the phone dialer on your device and enter 
*#06#*
.
To view your IMEI number in the phone
1
From your Home screen, tap  .
2
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status.
3
Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number.
SIM card protection
The SIM card lock only protects your subscription. Your phone will still work with two
new SIM cards. If one of the SIM card lock is on, you have to enter a PIN (Personal
Identity Number). If you enter your PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum
number of attempts allowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You need to enter
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