Sony 1271-1959 User Manual

Getting started

About this User guide

This is the Xperia™ L User guide for the Android™ 4.2 (Jelly Bean) software version.

If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via

the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your

device.

To check the current software version of your device

Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Settings.

Tap About phone > Android version.

What is Android™?

Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android phones

can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customise them

to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance

existing applications to improve functionality. On Google Play™ you can download a

range of applications and games from a constantly growing collection. You can also

integrate applications on your Android™ phone with other applications and with

online services that you use. For example, you can back up your phone contacts,

access your different email accounts and calendars from one place, keep track of

your appointments, and engage in social networking.
Android™ phones are constantly evolving. When a new software version is available

and your phone supports this new software, you can update your phone to get new

features and the latest improvements.

Your Android™ phone is pre-loaded with Google™ services. To get the most out of the

provided Google™ services, you should have a Google™ account and sign in to it when you

first start your phone. You also need to have Internet access to use many of the features in

Android™.

New software releases may not be compatible with all phones.

Phone overview