Sony SGP521 Backing up data to a computer, Backing up data with the Backup & Restore application

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Once your data is safely backed up to a computer, you can also make a quick backup of basic settings and data to the SD card in your device or to an external USB storage device by using the Backup and restore application. This backup method is useful, for example, if you are doing a factory data reset and are not updating the software version.

Backing up data to a computer

Use the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application to back

up data from your device to a PC or an Apple® Mac® computer. These backup applications let you back up the following types of data:

•Contacts

•Text messages

•Settings

•Media files

To back up your data using a computer

1Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the

Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer.

2Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.

3Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac

application.

4Click Start to start the Backup & Restore application.

5Tap Back up, then follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your device.

To restore your data using a computer

1Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the

Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer.

2Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.

3Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac

application.

4Click Start to start the Backup & Restore application.

5Select a backup file from the backup records, then tap Restore and follow the on-screen instructions to restore data to your device.

Backing up data with the Backup & Restore application

You can use this method to back up and restore data between Android software versions. You cannot use it to restore data after a system upgrade.

Using the Backup & Restore application, you can back up data manually or turn on the automatic backup function to save data periodically.

The Backup & Restore application is recommended for backing up data before you do a factory data reset. With this application you can back up the following types of data to an SD card or to an external USB storage device that you have connected by cable to your device:

•Bookmarks

•Contacts

•Conversations

•Calendar

•Text messages

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Contents Xperia Z2 Tablet Contents Typing text FM radio Bluetooth wireless technology One-touch setup 101 Calendar 109 Alarm and clock 110Find and tap Settings About tablet Android version Getting startedAbout this User guide OverviewAssembly To insert the micro SIM cardTo remove the micro SIM card To insert a memory cardTo remove the memory card Why do I need a Google account? Starting your device for the first timeTo turn on the device To turn off the deviceBattery notification light status To set up a Google account on your deviceFind and tap Settings Add account Google Charging your deviceUsing the touchscreen Learning the basicsTapping Touching and holdingLocking and unlocking the screen SwipingFlicking To activate the screenHome screen Home screen panesApplication screen Tap Search appsNavigating applications Small appsWidgets Shortcuts and folders Find and tap Settings Personalization Lock screen Background and themesTaking a screenshot Status and notificationsIcons in the status bar Notification lightStatus icons To dismiss a notification from the Notification panelFind and tap Settings Personalization Status bar icons Notification iconsTo manage status bar icons Find and tap Settings Personalization Manage notifications Application overviewTo manage notifications Page Find and tap Settings Security Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from Google Play Downloading applications from other sourcesInternet and MMS settings Find and tap Settings More… Internet settingsFind and tap Settings More… Mobile networks Internet and networksWi-Fi Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength Wi-Fi settingsTo add a Wi-Fi network manually To enable Wi-Fi network notificationsTo add a Wi-Fi sleep policy Tap Advanced Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleepTo share your data connection using a USB cable Find and tap Settings More… Tethering & portable hotspotTo use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot Tethering with Xperia LinkTo rename or secure your portable hotspot Find and tap Settings Data usage Controlling data usageSelecting mobile networks Mark the Restrict background data checkboxVirtual private networks VPNs Tap ConnectSynchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accountsSynchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Outlook using a computer Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSyncTo synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer Basic settings Accessing settingsSound, ringtone and volume Find and tap Settings Sound Phone ringtone Find and tap Settings Sound Notification soundFind and tap Settings Security Set up SIM card lock SIM card protectionScreen settings Find and tap Settings Display BrightnessFind and tap Settings Display Sleep Find and tap Settings Security Screen lockTap Screen lock Bluetooth unlock Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock PatternTap Continue Language settings Date and timeSuper-vivid mode High-resolution audioReality for mobile Enhancing the sound outputNoise cancellation To play high-resolution audio using a headset onlyTo play high-resolution audio via the micro USB port To use a noise cancelling headsetTyping text On-screen keyboardEntering text using voice input Tap , then tap Keyboard settingsEditing text Application barPersonalising the Xperia keyboard To make a call using smart dial CallingMaking calls To make a call by diallingUsing the answering machine Receiving callsShowing or hiding your phone number Find and tap Settings Call Answering Machine Messages Find and tap Settings Call Reject call with messageOngoing calls Rejecting a call with a text messageUsing the call log Forwarding callsRestricting calls Find and tap Settings Call Additional settings Multiple callsTap Fixed dialing numbers Change PIN2 Conference calls VoicemailEmergency calls To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked Transferring contacts using a computer Transferring contacts using an online accountContacts Transferring contactsTo import contacts using Bluetooth technology Searching and viewing contactsTo import contacts from a SIM card Tap , then tap Import contacts SIM cardAdding and editing contacts Tap Set ringtoneFavourites and groups Sending contact informationAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Backing up contacts Tap Unlink contact UnlinkPress , then tap Export contacts SD card Press , then tap Export contacts SIM cardMessaging and chat Reading and sending messagesTo create and send a message To read a received messageOrganising your messages DeleteTap , then tap Delete conversations Messaging settings Tap , then tap Settings Notification settingsCalling from a message Instant messaging and video chatSetting up email Tap , then tap Settings Add accountSending and receiving email messages Email preview pane Email account settings Tap , then tap Settings Split viewOrganising your email messages Tap Delete account OKGmail To change the inbox check frequencyTap Check frequency Check frequency and select an option Tap Out of officeMusic Transferring music to your deviceListening to music To play a song using the Walkman application To adjust the audio volumeWalkman home screen menu To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Sharing music Enhancing the soundSharing music on Facebook Visualiser Recognising music with TrackIDTap Visualizer Music Unlimited online service FM radio Listening to the radioTo listen to the FM radio To move between radio channelsSound settings Tap Enable stereo soundFavourite radio channels Tap Play in speakerCamera Taking photos and recording videosUsing Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Tap Focus mode Face detectionFace detection To use the zoom functionGeneral camera settings Capturing mode settings overviewTap Settings Location Adding the geographical position to your photosManual mode Superior autoAR effect Creative effectBackground defocus mode Multi camera modeFace Downloading camera applicationsStill camera settings Still camera settings overview ResolutionTo adjust the still camera settings Touch BlockSelf-timer Focus modeSmile Shutter Metering Image stabiliserPreview Face registrationVideo camera settings To adjust the video camera settingsScene selection Video camera settings overview Video resolution Smile ShuttervideoHDR video SteadyShot MicrophoneNight Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videosSensMe slideshow Sharing and managing photos and videos Tap Movies Just onceUse as Contact picture Use as WallpaperEditing photos with the Photo editor application Analysing photos with faces in AlbumTap Add name Album home screen menu Tap Apply CropTo view photos from online services in Album To view and add comments to online album contentViewing your photos on a map To Like a photo or video on FacebookTo add a geotag to a photo To view geotagged photos on a mapTo view geotagged photos on a globe To change the geotag of a photoVideos Watching videos in the Movies applicationTransferring video content to your device Managing video contentVideo Unlimited service To get started with Video Unlimited Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable ConnectivityTap MHL connected Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Screen mirroring Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your devicePlaying files from your device on Dlna Certified devices Connecting your device to USB mass storage devices To change the access level of a registered devicePlaying files on a Digital Media Renderer device To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR deviceFind and tap Settings Storage Unmount USB storage To disconnect a USB mass storage deviceTo share a contact with another device using NFC To turn on the NFC functionTo share a music file with another device using NFC To share a photo or video with another device using NFCTo share a web address with another device using NFC Scanning NFC tagsBluetooth wireless technology Connecting to an NFC compatible deviceFind and tap Settings Bluetooth Naming your devicePairing with another Bluetooth device Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technologyTap Unpair One-touch setup Select BluetoothSmart apps and features that save you time Controlling accessories and settings with Smart ConnectTo create a Smart Connect event 102Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+ Using your device as a walletManaging devices Delete eventTo manage payment services 104Using location services Travel and mapsGoogle Maps and navigation Improving GPS accuracyUsing data traffic when travelling Using your device with a car infotainment system Airplane modeTo turn on Airplane mode 108Calendar and alarm clock CalendarTap New event Alarm and clock Tap , then tap Settings Calendar view settingsTap Snooze Tap RepeatSupport and maintenance Support for your deviceComputer tools Updating your device Media Go for Microsoft WindowsSony Bridge for Mac Updating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a computerFind and tap Settings Security my Xperia Activate Finding a lost deviceImei number Battery and power management Power saving modesFind and tap Settings Power management Battery usage Find and tap Settings Power managementStamina mode feature overview Memory and storageImproving memory performance Managing files using a computer Find and tap Settings Apps RunningFind and tap Settings Storage Transfer data to SD card Tap Cached data OKBacking up and restoring content Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-FiFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity Tap DisconnectBacking up data with the Backup & Restore application To back up your data using a computerTo restore your data using a computer Backing up data to a computerRestarting and resetting Find and tap Backup & RestoreFind and tap Backup & Restore Tap Restore Tap Back up nowUsing your device in wet and dusty conditions To perform a factory data resetFind and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset Tap Reset tabletRecycling your device Limitations to services and features IP Ingress Protection rating123 Legal information SonySGP521124
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SGP521 specifications

The Sony SGP521, more commonly known as the Sony Xperia Tablet Z, is a notable entry in the realm of tablets, representing a blend of cutting-edge technology, sleek design, and impressive functionality. Launched in early 2013, it quickly gained attention for its appealing balance of performance and portability.

One of the standout features of the Xperia Tablet Z is its ultra-slim profile. With a thickness of just 6.9 mm, it was one of the thinnest tablets on the market when it was released. Weighing only 495 grams, it is lightweight and easily portable, making it a convenient option for users who are always on the go. This sleek design is complemented by a glass front and back, giving it a premium feel that aligns with the high standards of the Sony brand.

The display of the Xperia Tablet Z is equally impressive, boasting a 10.1-inch Full HD TFT screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. The TRILUMINOS technology enhances color reproduction, while the X-Reality engine offers upscaled images, ensuring that videos and images appear crisp and vibrant. This makes it an excellent choice for media consumption, gaming, and web browsing.

Performance-wise, the Sony SGP521 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, featuring a quad-core CPU that can handle multitasking with ease. Coupled with 2 GB of RAM, it provides a smooth user experience, whether running demanding applications or switching between tasks.

In terms of connectivity, the Xperia Tablet Z supports various options, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC (Near Field Communication), allowing for easy pairing with other devices and sharing data seamlessly. The device also boasts a 6000 mAh battery, ensuring sufficient power for long periods of use.

The Xperia Tablet Z is not just about hardware; it also features an 8.1-megapixel rear camera, complemented by a 2.2-megapixel front-facing camera for video calls and selfies. The rear camera is capable of capturing high-quality images and videos, making it a versatile tool for photography enthusiasts.

Finally, another key characteristic of the Sony SGP521 is its durability. The tablet is IP55 and IP57 certified, making it resistant to dust and water. This resilience allows users to use the device in a variety of environments without concern.

In sum, the Sony SGP521 combines a stunning display, powerful performance, and an elegant design all while offering features tailored for modern users. Its innovative technologies and robust characteristics make it a viable choice in the competitive tablet market.
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