Sony C6506 Backing up with the Backup and restore application, Find and tap Back up & restore

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To back up your data using a computer

1Be sure that the PC Companion application is installed on a PC or the Sony™

Bridge for Mac application is installed on an 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. After a few moments, the computer detects your device.

4Computer: Click Back up & restore, then follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your device.

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 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.

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Contents Xperia ZL Contents Typing text Email account settings Gmail MusicBluetooth wireless technology Calendar 106 Alarm and clock 107Find and tap Settings About phone Android version Getting startedAbout this User guide Device overviewAssembly To remove the memory card To remove the SIM and memory card coverTo remove the micro SIM card To turn on the device Starting your device for the first timeTo attach the SIM and memory card cover Charging your device Why do I need a Google account?Find and tap Settings Add account Google Battery notification light status Using the touchscreen Learning the basicsTapping Touching and holdingLocking and unlocking the screen Pinching and spreadingSwiping FlickingHome screen Application screen Home screen panesNavigating applications Tap Search appsSmall apps Widgets Shortcuts and folders Background and themes Find and tap Settings Personalization Lock screen Find and tap Settings Personalization Status bar iconsFind and tap Settings Personalization Manage notifications Taking a screenshotIcons in the status bar Notification lightStatus icons To dismiss a notification from the Notification panelApplication overview Notification iconsPage Find and tap Settings Security Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from Google Play Downloading applications from other sourcesInternet and MMS settings Internet and networksBrowsing the web To browse with Google ChromeFind and tap Settings More… Mobile networks Wi-FiFind and tap Settings More… Internet settings Wi-Fi settings Tap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkboxTap Advanced Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep Find and tap Settings More… Tethering & portable hotspotSharing your mobile data connection Controlling data usageMark the Restrict background data checkbox Find and tap Settings Data usageSelecting mobile networks Virtual private networks VPNs Tap ConnectTap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSync Synchronizing data on your deviceSynchronizing with online accounts Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSyncSynchronizing with Outlook using a computer Sound, ringtone, and volume Basic settingsAccessing settings Screen settings SIM card protectionFind and tap Settings Security Screen lock Pattern Find and tap Settings Security Screen lockScreen lock Tap ContinueLanguage settings Date and timeEnhancing the sound output Find and tap Settings Sound Sound effectsTap Sound enhancements Settings Typing text On-screen keyboardApplication bar Entering text using voice inputEditing text Personalizing the Xperia keyboard Tap Writing languages, then tapTo make a call using smart dial CallingMaking calls To make a call by dialingRejecting a call with a message Receiving callsShowing or hiding your phone number Using the call log Ongoing callsTap Missed call Tap Hide call logMultiple calls Forwarding callsRestricting calls Conference calls VoicemailTo make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked Emergency callsTo make an emergency call 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 ringtoneAdding medical and emergency contact information Tap ICE In Case of EmergencyTap , then tap Edit medical info Tap ICE In Case of Emergency, then tapMark the ICE in lock screen checkbox Mark the Enable call in ICE checkboxFavorites and groups Backing up contacts Sending contact informationAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Press , then tap Export contacts SIM card Tap ExportTo create and send a message Messaging and chatReading and sending messages Organizing your messages Download messageDelete Tap , then tap Delete conversationsInstant messaging and video chat Messaging settingsCalling from a message To learn more about Hangouts To start an instant message or a video callTo reply to a chat message or join a video call Setting up email To set up an email accountTo set an email account as your default account Sending and receiving email messagesForward Email preview paneReply or Reply all Tap Delete Organizing your email messagesTap General Split view Email account settings GmailTap Delete account OK Tap Out of officeListening to music MusicTransferring music to your device To adjust the audio volume Walkman homescreenTo play a song To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Tap Add to Sharing musicSharing music on Facebook Tap Settings Sound effects Sound enhancements Enhancing the soundVisualizer Recognizing music with TrackIDTo identify music using TrackID technology To view TrackID chartsTo view TrackID charts from another region To buy a track recognized by the TrackID applicationTo get started with Music Unlimited Music Unlimited online serviceTo delete a track from the track history FM radio Listening to the radioTo listen to the FM radio To move between radio channelsSound settings Favorite radio channelsCamera Taking photos and recording videosFace detection Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesTap Focus mode Face detection General camera settings Adding the geographical position to your photosStill camera settings Still camera settings overview Resolution Self timerFocus mode Smile ShutterPreview MeteringImage stabilizer Flash Scene selectionTo adjust the video camera settings Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Video resolution Microphone HDR videoVideo stabilizer Night Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videosSharing and managing photos and videos Editing photos with the Photo editor application Analyzing photos with faces in AlbumTo improve a photo using advanced settings To adjust the light settings for a photoPhoto albums To apply special effects to a photoTo 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 FacebookFind and tap Album My albums Maps Find and tap Album My albums GlobeVideos Watching videos in the Movies applicationTo play a video in Movies To play a video on an external deviceTransferring video content to your device Managing video contentVideo Unlimited service To get started with Video UnlimitedMirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TVConnectivity Tap MHL connectedPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Screen mirroring Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device To play a music track from your device on a DMR deviceTo set up a connection with a DUALSHOCK3 wireless controller To turn on the NFC functionTo share a contact 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 To share a web address with another device using NFCBluetooth wireless technology Connecting to an NFC compatible devicePairing with another Bluetooth device Naming your deviceTap Unpair Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technologySelect Bluetooth To receive items using Bluetooth To view files you have received using Bluetooth100 Smart apps and features that save you timeControlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect Event Using your device as a walletManaging devices 102 Using location services Find and tap Settings LocationFind and tap Settings Google Location Travel and mapsGoogle Maps and navigation Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Start MirrorLink Using your device with a car infotainment systemAirplane mode Calendar and alarm clock CalendarTap Weather forecast Alarm and clockTap National holidays Tap Snooze Tap RepeatComputer tools Support and maintenanceSupport for your device Updating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a computerFind and tap Update Center System Updating your deviceBattery and power management Find and tap Settings Security my Xperia ActivateFind and tap Settings About phone Status Finding a lost deviceImproving battery time using Stamina mode Improving battery time using Low battery modeImproving battery time using Location-based Wi-Fi Find and tap Settings Power management Battery usageImproving memory performance Improving battery time by queuing background dataMemory and storage Managing files using a computer Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-FiFind and tap Settings Storage Transfer data to SD card Tap Cached data OKBacking up and restoring content Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB ConnectivityBacking up data to a computer Tap DisconnectBacking up with the Backup and restore application Find and tap Back up & restoreFind and tap Back up & restore Tap Restore Tap Back up nowTap Reset phone Restarting and resettingFind and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset Recycling your device Limitations to services and features Legal informationSony C6502/C6503/C6506 118
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