Sony 1275-9580 manual Transferring and handling content using a USB cable

helps you access additional computer applications to transfer and organise media files, update your device, synchronise device content, and more.

You might not be able to transfer some copyright-protected material between your device and a computer.

Transferring and handling content using a USB cable

Use a USB cable connection between a computer and your device for easy transfer and management of your files. Once the two devices are connected, you can drag and drop content between your device and the computer, or between your device's internal storage and SD card, using the computer's file explorer.

If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files to your device, it's best to use the Media Go™ application on your computer. Media Go™ converts media files so that you can use them on your device.

To transfer content between your device and computer using a USB cable

1Using a USB cable, connect your device to a computer. Internal storage & SD card connected appears in the status bar on the screen of your device.

2Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and wait until your device's internal storage and your SD card appear as external disks in Microsoft® Windows® Explorer.

3Computer: Drag and drop the desired files between your device and the computer.

Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi®

You can transfer files between your device and other MTP compatible devices, such

as a computer, using a Wi-Fi®connection. Before connecting, you first need to pair the two devices. If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files between your device and a computer, it's best to use the Media Go™ application on the computer. Media Go™ converts media files so that you can use them on your device.

In order to use this feature, you need a Wi-Fi®enabled device that supports Media transfer, for example, a computer running Microsoft® Windows Vista® or Windows® 7.

To pair your device wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode

1Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally enabled by default.

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

3Computer: Once the name of your device appears on the screen, click Network configuration and follow the instructions to pair the computer.

4When you are finished pairing, disconnect the USB cable from both devices.

The above instructions only work if Windows® 7 is installed on your computer and the computer is connected to a Wi-Fi®Access Point via a network cable.

To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode

1Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally enabled by default.

2From your Home screen, tap .

3Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > USB Connectivity.

4Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices.

5Tap Connect.

Make sure the Wi-Fi®function is turned on.

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