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Contacts

Transferring contacts

There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. Find out more about choosing a transfer method at www.sonymobile.com/support.

Transferring contacts using a computer

Xperia™ Transfer and Contacts Setup are applications within the PC Companion computer program that help you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. These applications support several device brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC, BlackBerry, LG, Motorola and Nokia.

You need:

An Internet-connected computer.

A USB cable for your old device.

A USB cable for your new Android™ device.

Your old device.

Your new Android™ device.

To transfer contacts to your new device using a computer

1Make sure that PC Companion is installed on the PC.

2Open the PC Companion application, then click Xperia™ Transfer or Contacts Setup and follow the instructions to transfer your contacts.

Transferring contacts using an online account

If you sync the contacts in your old device or your computer with an online account,

for example, Google Sync™, Facebook™ or Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®, you can transfer your contacts to your new device using that account.

To synchronise contacts to your new device using a synchronisation account

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

2Tap , then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.

3Select the account that you want to sync your contacts with, then tap > Sync now.

You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts with it.

Other methods for transferring contacts

There are several other ways to transfer contacts from your old device to your new

device. For example, you can copy contacts to a memory card, use Bluetooth® technology, or save contacts to a SIM card. For more specific information about transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide.

To import contacts from a memory card

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

2Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card.

3 Select the file that you want to import.

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dialCalling To make a call by diallingShowing or hiding your phone number Receiving callsRejecting a call with a message Tap Missed call Using the call logOngoing calls Tap Hide call logRestricting calls Forwarding 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 EmergencyAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Sending contact informationBacking up contacts Press , then tap Export contacts SIM card To export contacts to a SIM cardTap Export Reading and sending messages Messaging and chatTo create and send a message Delete Organising your messagesDownload message Tap , then tap Delete conversationsCalling from a message Messaging settingsInstant 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 Tap General Split view Organising your email messagesTap Delete Tap Delete account OK Email account settingsGmail Tap Out of officeTransferring music to your device MusicListening 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 screenSharing music PlaylistsSharing music on Facebook Visualiser Enhancing the soundRecognising 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 applicationTo delete a track from the track history Music Unlimited online serviceTo 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 Viewing photos and videos Photos and videos in AlbumTap Movies Just once Use as Contact picture Sharing and managing photos and videosUse as Wallpaper Album home screen menu Editing photos with the Photo editor applicationTap Apply Crop Viewing your photos on a map To view and add comments to online album contentTo 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 deviceSelect Bluetooth Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technologyTap 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 ConnectManaging devices Using your device as a walletDelete 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 CalendarTap National holidays Alarm and clockTap Weather forecast Tap Snooze Tap RepeatSupport for your device 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