Sony SGP 512 Backing up data with the Backup & Restore application, Find and tap Backup & Restore

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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

To back up content using the Backup and restore application

1If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using the appropriate cable. If you are

backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device.

2 From your Home screen, tap .

3Find and tap Backup & Restore.

4Tap Back up, then select a backup destination and the data types that you

want to back up.

5Tap Back up now.

6Enter a password for the backup, then tap OK.

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Xperia Z2 Tablet Contents Typing text Taking photos and recording videos Face detectionBluetooth wireless technology One-touch setup Calendar Alarm and clockSupport for your device Computer tools Using your device in wet and dusty conditions Backing up and restoring contentRestarting and resetting Limitations to services and featuresAbout this User guide Find and tap Settings About tablet Android versionGetting started OverviewTo insert a memory card AssemblyStarting your device for the first time To remove the memory cardWhy do I need a Google account? Find and tap Settings Add account GoogleCharging your device Battery notification light status Multiple user accountsTo charge your device Using multiple user accounts Different behaviours for settingsFind and tap Settings Users Add user or profile User Tapping Using the touchscreenLearning the basics Touching and holdingFlicking Locking and unlocking the screenSwiping To activate the screenHome screen Home screen panesApplication screen Tap Search appsNavigating applications Small appsWidgets Shortcuts and folders Taking a screenshot Find and tap Settings Personalization Lock screenBackground and themes Status and notificationsNotification light Find and tap Settings Personalization Status bar iconsIcons in the status bar Status iconsFind and tap Settings Personalization Manage notifications Application overviewTo manage notifications Page Downloading applications from Google Play Find and tap Settings SecurityDownloading applications Downloading applications from other sourcesWi-Fi Internet and networksBrowsing the web Virtual private networks VPNs Increasing Wi-Fi signal strengthWi-Fi settings Tap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkboxTap Connect To add a virtual private networkTo connect to a virtual private network To disconnect from a virtual private networkSynchronising 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 volume Find and tap Settings Display Sleep Screen settingsFind and tap Settings Display Brightness Find and tap Settings Security Screen lockTap Screen lock Bluetooth unlock Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock PatternTap Continue Language settings Date and timeReality for mobile Super-vivid modeHigh-resolution audio Enhancing the sound outputTo play high-resolution audio via the micro USB port Noise cancellationTo play high-resolution audio using a headset only To use a noise cancelling headsetTyping text On-screen keyboardEditing text Entering text using voice inputTap , then tap Keyboard settings Application barPersonalising the Xperia keyboard Contacts Transferring contacts using a computerTransferring contacts using an online account Transferring contactsTo import contacts using Bluetooth technology Searching and viewing contactsTo search for a contact Adding and editing contacts Favourites and groupsBacking up contacts Sending contact informationAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Tap FavoritesTo export all contacts to a memory card Press , then tap Export contacts SD cardSetting up email Tap , then tap Settings Add accountSending and receiving email messages Email preview pane Organising your email messages Email account settingsTap , then tap Settings Split view Tap Delete account OKTap Check frequency Check frequency and select an option GmailTo change the inbox check frequency Tap Out of officeMusic Transferring music to your deviceListening to music Walkman home screen menu To play a song using the Walkman applicationTo adjust the audio volume To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Sharing music Enhancing the soundSharing music on Facebook Visualiser Recognising music with TrackIDTap Visualizer Music Unlimited online service To listen to the FM radio FM radioListening to the radio To move between radio channelsSound settings Favourite radio channelsCamera Taking photos and recording videosFace detection Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesTap Focus mode Face detection To use the zoom functionTap Settings Location General camera settingsCapturing mode settings overview Adding the geographical position to your photosAR effect Manual modeSuperior auto Creative effectFace Background defocus modeMulti camera mode Downloading camera applicationsTo adjust the still camera settings Still camera settingsStill camera settings overview Resolution Touch BlockSelf-timer Focus modeSmile Shutter Preview MeteringImage stabiliser 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 Use as Contact picture Sharing and managing photos and videosTap Movies Just once Use as WallpaperEditing photos with the Photo editor application Analysing photos with faces in AlbumTap Add name Album home screen menu Tap Apply CropViewing your photos on a map To view photos from online services in AlbumTo view and add comments to online album content To Like a photo or video on FacebookTo view geotagged photos on a globe To add a geotag to a photoTo view geotagged photos on a map 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 Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Screen mirroring Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TVSharing content with Dlna Certified devices Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your devicePlaying files from your device on Dlna Certified devices Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device Connecting your device to USB mass storage devicesTo change the access level of a registered 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 web address with another device using NFC To share a music file with another device using NFCTo share a photo or video with another device using NFC Scanning NFC tagsFind and tap Settings Bluetooth Bluetooth wireless technologyConnecting to an NFC compatible device 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 Using your device as a wallet Managing devicesDelete event Google Maps and navigation Using location servicesTravel and maps Improving GPS accuracyUsing your device with a car infotainment system To connect your device to a car infotainment system Airplane modeTo turn on Airplane mode To start MirrorLink manuallyTo create a calendar event Calendar and alarm clockCalendar To view a calendar eventAlarm and clock Tap , then tap Settings Calendar view settingsTap Snooze Tap RepeatSupport and maintenance Support for your deviceComputer tools Updating your device To install PC Companion on a PCTo install Sony Bridge for Mac on an Apple Mac computer Media Go for Microsoft WindowsUpdating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a computerBattery and power management Find and tap Settings Security my Xperia ActivateFinding a lost device Find and tap Settings Power management Battery usage Power saving modes Stamina mode feature overview Find and tap Settings Power managementImproving memory performance Find and tap Settings Apps RunningMemory and storage Tap Cached data OKFind and tap Settings Storage Transfer data to SD card Managing files using a computerTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Tap TransferBacking up data to a computer Backing up and restoring contentFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity Tap DisconnectBacking up data with the Backup & Restore application Find and tap Backup & RestoreTap Back up now Find and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset Restarting and resettingFind and tap Backup & Restore Tap Restore Tap Reset tabletUsing your device in wet and dusty conditions IP Ingress Protection rating104 SonySGP511/SGP512 Recycling your device Limitations to services and featuresLegal information 105106
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