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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 1/25

The first time you start your Sony Xperia L1, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings, sign in to some accounts, and personalise your device.
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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 2/25

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Select the required language and touch GET STARTED.
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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 3/25

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Ensure that I am aware of the important information is checked and touch ACCEPT.
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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 4/25

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Touch NEXT.
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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 5/25

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Touch the desired option (e.g., Set up as new).
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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 6/25

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Touch the required Wi-Fi network.
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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 7/25

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Enter the required password.
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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 8/25

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Once entered, touch CONNECT.
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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 9/25

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Checking info…. will appear briefly.
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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 10/25

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Sign in to your Google account or create a new one. To sign in, enter your Google account email address and touch NEXT.

Note: A Google account is needed to take advantage of Android features such as Device Protection, Gmail, Google Hangouts and Google Play Store.
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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 11/25

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Enter the Google account password and touch NEXT.
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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 12/25

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Touch ACCEPT.
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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 13/25

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Review and select/deselect Google services. Touch v to scroll down.
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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 14/25

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Touch NEXT.
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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 15/25

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Touch the desired screen lock option (e.g., PIN).
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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 16/25

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Touch the required option.
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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 17/25

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Enter a PIN.
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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 18/25

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Touch CONTINUE.
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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 19/25

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Confirm the PIN.
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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 20/25

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Touch OK.
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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 21/25

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Touch NOT NOW.
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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 22/25

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Touch SKIP.
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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 23/25

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Touch Set up later.
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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 24/25

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Touch FINISH.
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How do I setup my phone for the first time? — Step 25/25

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The initial phone setup will be complete and ready to use.