Sony C6503, C6502, C6506 manual Backup and restore application, Types of content you can back up

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To download the PC Companion application from your device

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

2When prompted, follow the instructions in your device to launch the installation of PC Companion on the computer.

PC Companion can also be downloaded from PC Companion.

To download software updates using a USB cable connection

1Install the PC Companion application on the computer you are using, if it is not already installed.

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

3Computer: Launch the PC Companion application. After a few moments, PC Companion detects your device and searches for new software for it.

4Device: When notifications appear in the status bar, follow the on-screen instructions to carry out the relevant software updates.

To update your device using an Apple® Mac® computer

1Install Sony™ Bridge for Mac application on the Apple® Mac® computer you are using, if it is not already installed.

2Using a USB cable, connect your device to the Apple® Mac® computer.

3Computer: Launch Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments, Sony™ Bridge for Mac application detects your device and searches for new software for it.

4Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to carry out the relevant software updates.

Sony™ Bridge for Mac application is downloadable from Bridge for mac.

Backup and restore application

Use the Backup and restore application to make backups of content to a memory card or a USB storage device. Such backups can be used to restore your content and some settings in cases where your data gets lost or deleted.

Types of content you can back up

Use the Backup and restore application to back up the following types of data:

•Bookmarks

•Call log

•Contacts

•Applications downloaded from Google Play™

•Multimedia messages

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

•Text messages

You do not need to back up music files and photos or videos taken with the camera. They are backed up automatically to the device's memory card.

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

Preparing to use the Backup and restore application

Before backing up your content, you can select the backup destination and the types of data that you want to back up.

To select the backup destination

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Back up & restore.

3Tap Back up.

4Tap the bar under Where to store data.

5Select the destination to which you want to back up your content.

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Contents Xperia ZL Contents Conference calls Forwarding calls Restricting calls Using the Socialife applicationAbout location services 115 Using GPS Google Maps About Movies Using MoviesAbout Video Unlimited Renting or buying a video About the web browser117 Using Google Maps to get directions 116120 121Xperia ZL User guide Android what and why? Getting startedDevice overview Page To remove the SIM and memory card cover AssemblyTo remove the micro SIM card To insert the memory card and the micro SIM cardTo remove the memory card Turn off the phoneTo attach the SIM and memory card cover Turning the device on and offTo turn on the device To turn off the device Screen lockTo force the device to restart Accounts and services Setup guideGoogle account Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accountUsing the touchscreen Using the keysGetting to know your device Marking optionsTo zoom ScrollingTo scroll Charging the battery BatteryYour device has an embedded battery SensorsImproving battery performance Battery notification light statusTo check the battery level To charge your deviceUsing Low battery mode Using Stamina modeEstimating the standby time of your device Home screen Using the lock screenWidgets Customisation options Rearranging your Home screenChanging the background of your Home screen Accessing and using applicationsApplication screen Opening and closing applications Using small appsRecently used applications window Application menu Status and notificationsRearranging your Application screen To open the Notification panel Checking notifications and ongoing activitiesSetting your device from the Notification panel Settings menuCustomising quick settings from the Notification panel Typing textOn-screen keyboard Using the on-screen keyboardApplication bar Using the Phonepad Using the Gesture input function to write wordsTo enter text using the Gesture input function To change the Gesture input settingsText input settings Keyboard and Phonepad settingsEntering text using voice input Adjusting the sound settings Adjusting the volumeCustomising your device Time and dateScreen settings Ringtone settingsAirplane mode Language settingsUsing Clear Phase technology Using xLOUD technologyMemory Using a headsetMemory card Formatting the memory cardAccess Point Names APNs Internet and messaging settingsUsage info Controlling data usage Turning off data traffic Mobile network settingsData roaming Getting started with Google Play Google PlayDownloading from Google Play Clearing your application dataTo delete an installed application Installing applications not from Google PlayPermissions To view permissions of an applicationEmergency calls CallingMaking calls To make an emergency callShowing or hiding your phone number Receiving callsRejecting a call with a message Ongoing calls Using the call logConference calls Multiple callsRestricting calls Forwarding callsBarring calls Restricting outgoing callsContacts Transferring contacts using a computerSynchronising contacts with your device Other methods for transferring contactsAdding and editing contacts Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts applicationSearching and viewing contacts Quick contact menu Favourites and groupsBacking up contacts Sending contact informationMessaging Using text and multimedia messagingText and multimedia message options To start Google Talk Google TalkFrom your Home screen, tap Find and tap Talk To reply to an instant message with Google TalkGmail and other Google services Using email accountsGetting started with Email Using email To view an email message attachment To change email preview pane settingsTo save a senders email address to your contacts To reply to an email messageTo change the inbox check frequency To view all folders for one email accountSocialife Using the Socialife applicationTo open the Socialife application From your Home screen, tap Find and tapAbout the Walkman application Walkman applicationTransferring media files to your device Walkman application overviewUsing the Walkman application Visualiser Using My music to organise your songsGetting more information about a song or artist Overview of My music To update your music with the latest informationTo add a shortcut to a song To rearrange shortcutsUsing the Friends music function to share music Categorising your music using SensMe channelsManaging playlists Playing music in random orderProtecting your hearing Walkman application widgetIdentifying music using TrackID technology Music servicesUsing TrackID technology results TrackID technologyUsing Music Unlimited About the PlayNow serviceBefore you download content Downloading from the PlayNow serviceTo download a PlayNow item to your device About the FM radio FM radioFM radio overview Sound settings Using your favourite radio channelsSwitching the radio sound between devices Switching between mono and stereo sound modeTo identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID Identifying radio tracks using TrackIDCamera Using the still cameraAbout the camera Camera controls overviewFace detection Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesTo use the zoom function Still camera settings overview Using still camera settingsAdding the geographical position to your photos Self-timer ResolutionFlash Smile Shutter Focus modeQuick launch Exposure valueMetering White balanceGeotagging Image stabiliserPreview Auto uploadUsing the video camera settings Using the video cameraVideo camera settings overview ScenesAdjust the video resolution for different formats Video resolutionHDR video Microphone Tag videoss with details of where you took themAbout Album AlbumMobile Bravia Engine Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tabOverview of Pictures tab Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tabTo view photos and videos in grid view To change the size of the thumbnails in AlbumTo view content in list view in the Internal memory tile To view content in list view in the Camera albums tileOverview of My albums tab Working with photos in Album To adjust the light settings for a photo To improve a photo using advanced settingsTo crop a photo To use a photoWorking with videos in Album Analysing photos with faces in AlbumViewing your photos on a map Overview of Maps tile To enable location detectionTo view geotagged photos on a map in Album To view geotagged photos on a globe in AlbumViewing online albums Overview of online servicesTo Like a photo or video on Facebook To view and add comments to online album contentMovies Using MoviesAbout Movies Overview of MoviesTo change settings in Movies To play a video in full screen modeTo change the sound settings while a video is playing To get movie information manuallyAbout Video Unlimited Video UnlimitedRenting or buying a video Watching a video from Video Unlimited About the web browser Web browserTo open the web browser Before using Wi-Fi Connecting to wireless networksConnectivity Wi-Fi sleep policy Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network statusWi-Fi Direct Mobile data connection sharing overview Sharing your mobile data connectionVirtual private networks VPNs Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device To set access permissions for a pending device To set up file sharing with other Dlna Certified devicesTo play a shared video on your device To view a shared photo on your devicePlaying files on a Digital Media Renderer device NFC detection area To share a contact with another device using NFCTo turn on the NFC function 102Connecting to an NFC compatible device Pairing with another Bluetooth device Bluetooth wireless technologyNaming your device To give your device a nameSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Transferring and handling content using a USB cable Connecting your device to a computerTo receive items using Bluetooth To view files you have received using BluetoothTo connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-FiTo remove a pairing with another device PC CompanionSony Bridge for Mac Connecting your device to a TV setScanning barcodes with the NeoReader application Screen mirroringAbout scanning with the NeoReader application NeoReader application menu overview Smart ConnectTo edit a Smart Connect event To create a Smart Connect event111 About synchronising data on your device Synchronising data on your deviceSynchronising with Google Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contactsSynchronising with Facebook 114 To remove an Xperia with Facebook accountUsing GPS About location servicesMaps and locations Google MapsUsing the Navigation application Using Google Maps to get directionsViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude Alarm clock Calendar and alarm clockAbout the alarm clock CalendarTo edit an existing alarm To set a new alarmTo deactivate an alarm To activate an existing alarmTo set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode To activate the vibrate function for an alarmTo snooze an alarm when it sounds To turn off an alarm when it soundsUpdating your device wirelessly Support and maintenanceUpdating your device using a USB cable connection Updating your deviceTypes of content you can back up Backup and restore applicationPreparing to use the Backup and restore application Managing backup records Resetting your deviceImei number Locking and protecting your deviceSIM card protection Setting a screen lock To disable the Face Unlock feature To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock featureTo unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern To disable the screen unlock patternSupport application Finding your deviceRecycling your device Reference Settings overview127 Status icons Status and notification icons overview128 Notification icons Application overview129 130 Important information Limitations to services and featuresImportant information leaflet Legal information132 133 IndexMusic 134Taking 135Video albums 136
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