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To restore your data using a computer

1Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.

2Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac

application. After a few moments, the computer detects your device.

3Computer: Click Back up & restore and select a backup file from the backup records, then follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your device.

Backing up with the Backup and restore application

You can only use this method to back up and restore content between the same Android software version. You cannot use it to restore content after a system upgrade.

The Backup and restore application is recommended for backing up content 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

•Call logs

•Contacts

•Applications downloaded from Google Play™

•Multimedia messages

•System settings (such as alarms, ringer volume, and language settings)

•Text messages

You may incur additional data transmission charges when you restore applications from Google Play™.

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 Back up & 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.

To restore content using the Backup and restore application

1If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using the appropriate cable. If you are restoring content from an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted

in your device.

2 From your Home screen, tap .

3Find and tap Back up & restore.

4 Tap Restore.

5 Select the record that you want to restore from, then tap Restore now. 6 Enter the password for the backup record, then tap OK.

Remember that any changes you make to your data and settings after you create a backup will get deleted during a restore procedure.

Restarting and resetting

You can force your device to shut down in situations where it stops responding or won't restart normally. No settings or personal data get deleted. You can also reset

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Contents Xperia E1 Contents Typing text FM radio Restarting and resetting Calendar Alarm and clockBacking up and restoring content Limitations to services and featuresGetting started OverviewTo insert the SIM card AssemblyTo remove the back cover To insert a memory cardTo attach the back cover Why do I need a Google account?Starting your device for the first time To turn on the deviceFind and tap Settings Add account Google Battery notification light statusTo set up a Google account on your device Charging your devicePage Tapping Using the touchscreenLearning the basics Touching and holdingPinching and spreading SwipingZoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map To activate the screen Locking and unlocking the screenFlicking To unlock the screenHome screen Home screen panesApplication screen Tap Search appsWidgets To uninstall an application from the Application screenNavigating applications To open the recently used applications windowTo resize a widget Shortcuts and foldersTo add a widget to the Home screen To move a widgetBackground and themes Find and tap Settings Personalisation Manage notifications Find and tap Settings Personalisation Lock screenFind and tap Settings Personalisation Status bar icons Taking a screenshotStatus icons Icons in the status barNotification light To dismiss a notification from the Notification panelProblem with sign-in or synchronisation Application overviewNotification icons Page Downloading applications from Google Play Find and tap Settings SecurityDownloading applications Downloading applications from other sourcesBrowsing the web Internet and MMS settingsInternet and networks To browse with Google ChromeWi-Fi Find and tap Settings More… Internet settingsFind and tap Settings More… Mobile networks Wi-Fi settings Tap Advanced Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleepTap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkbox Find and tap Settings More… Tethering & portable hotspot Sharing your mobile data connectionControlling data usage Find and tap Settings Data usage Selecting mobile networksMark the Restrict background data checkbox Virtual 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 ActiveSyncBasic settings Accessing settingsSound, ringtone and volume Find and tap Settings Display Brightness Screen settingsFind and tap Settings Security Set up SIM card lock SIM card protectionFind and tap Settings Security Screen lock Find and tap Settings Display SleepFind and tap Settings Security Screen lock Pattern Screen lockLanguage settings Date and timeUsing Clear Phase technology Using xLOUD technologyEnhancing the sound output Typing text On-screen keyboardEntering text using voice input Editing textApplication bar Tap , then tap Keyboard settings Symbols and smileys Personalising the Xperia keyboardMaking calls To make a call using smart dialCalling To make a call by diallingReceiving calls Showing or hiding your phone numberRejecting a call with a message Tap Missed call Using the call logOngoing calls Tap Hide call logForwarding calls Restricting callsMultiple calls Conference calls VoicemailTouch and hold To call your voicemail serviceEmergency calls To make an emergency callContacts Transferring contacts using a computerTransferring contacts using an online account Transferring contactsTo import contacts from a SIM card To import contacts using Bluetooth technologySearching and viewing contacts Tap , then tap Import contacts SIM cardAdding and editing contacts Tap Set ringtoneTap Myself, then tap Adding medical and emergency contact informationTo edit contact information about yourself To create a new contact from a text messageTap ICE In Case of Emergency, then tap Mark the Enable calling in ICE checkboxFavourites and groups Tap ICE In Case of EmergencySending contact information Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts applicationBacking up contacts To export contacts to a SIM card Press , then tap Export contacts SIM cardTap Export Messaging and chat Reading and sending messagesTo create and send a message Delete Organising your messagesDownload message Tap , then tap Delete conversationsMessaging settings Calling from a messageInstant messaging and video chat To reply to a chat message or join a video call When the Hangouts application is open, tap , then tap HelpTo start an instant message or a video call To learn more about HangoutsTo set an email account as your default account Setting up emailTo set up an email account Sending and receiving email messagesEmail preview pane Organising your email messages Tap General Split viewTap Delete Tap Delete account OK Email account settingsGmail Tap Out of officeMusic Transferring music to your deviceListening to music Walkman home screen menu Walkman home screenTo open the Walkman home screen menu To update your music with the latest informationTo enable the SensMe channels application To return to the Walkman home screenPlaylists Sharing musicSharing music on Facebook Enhancing the sound VisualiserRecognising music with TrackID To view TrackID charts from another region To identify music using TrackID technologyTo view TrackID charts To buy a track recognised by the TrackID applicationMusic Unlimited online service To delete a track from the track historyTo get started with Music Unlimited To listen to the FM radio FM radioListening to the radio To move between radio channelsSound settings Favourite radio channelsCamera Taking photos and recording videosCapturing mode settings overview Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesGeneral camera settings Adding the geographical position to your photosQuick launch Manual modeCreative effect GeotaggingSelf-timer Still camera settingsStill camera settings overview Resolution To adjust the still camera settingsPreview Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Video resolution Smile ShuttervideoYou can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videosTap Movies Just once Sharing and managing photos and videos Use as Contact pictureUse as Wallpaper Editing photos with the Photo editor application Album home screen menuTap Apply Crop To view and add comments to online album content Viewing your photos on a mapTo Like a photo or video on Facebook To 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 applicationTo get movie information manually Transferring video content to your deviceManaging video content To clear information about a videoConnectivity Bluetooth wireless technologyPairing with another Bluetooth device Naming your deviceSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Select BluetoothTap Unpair PC Companion for Microsoft Windows Connecting your device to a computerComputer tools Media Go for Microsoft WindowsTo prepare to use your device wirelessly with a computer Managing files using a computerTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi To connect wirelessly to a paired deviceTap Disconnect To remove a pairing with another deviceTo disconnect from a paired device Select the paired device that you want to removeSmart apps and features that save you time Controlling accessories and settings with Smart ConnectUsing your device as a wallet Managing devicesDelete event Page Find and tap Settings Google Location Using location servicesFind and tap Settings Location Travel and mapsTo search for a location Google Maps and navigationTo show your location on the map To get directionsTo turn on Airplane mode Airplane modeWhen you use Google Maps, tap , then tap Help To make a map available offlineCalendar and alarm clock CalendarAlarm and clock Tap National holidaysTap Weather forecast Tap Snooze Tap RepeatSupport for your device Support and maintenanceUpdating your device wirelessly Updating your deviceFind and tap Settings About phone Status Battery and power managementUpdating your device using a computer Imei numberImproving battery time using Location-based Wi-Fi Improving battery time using Stamina modeImproving battery time using Low battery mode Find and tap Settings Power management Battery usageImproving memory performance Improving battery time by queuing background dataMemory and storage Tap Cached data OKFind and tap Settings Application manager Running Backing up and restoring contentFind and tap Settings Storage Transfer data to SD card Backing up data to a computerFind and tap Back up & restore Restarting and resettingBacking up with the Backup and restore application Find and tap Back up & restore Tap RestoreTap Reset phone Recycling your device Limitations to services and featuresFind and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset Legal information104
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