device and the installation is launched from the device when you connect it to a
computer via USB cable.
You need an internet connected computer running one of the following operating
systems to use the PC Companion application:
•Microsoft® Windows® 7
•Microsoft® Windows® 8
•Microsoft® Windows Vista®
•Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher)
To install PC Companion on a PC
1Connect your device to a PC using a USB cable.
2Device: Tap Install in the software installation window.
3Computer: The PC Companion installer starts automatically after a few
seconds. Follow the on-screen instructions to install PC Companion.
The software installer is enabled by default on your device. You can disable this option in your
device settings.
To start PC Companion
1Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.
2Open the PC Companion application on the PC, then click Start to open one of
the features that you want to use.
Media Go™
The Media Go™ computer application helps you transfer and manage media content
in your device and computer. You can install and access Media Go™ from within the
PC Companion application.
You need one of these operating systems to use the Media Go™ application:
•Microsoft® Windows® 7
•Microsoft® Windows Vista®
•Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higher
To transfer content using the Media Go™ application
1Connect your device to a computer using a supported USB cable.
2Device: In the status bar, Internal storage connected appears.
3Computer: Open the PC Companion application on the PC first. In
PC Companion, click Media Go to start the Media Go™ application. In some
cases, you may have to wait for Media Go™ to install.
4Using Media Go™, drag and drop files between your computer and device.
Sony™ Bridge for Mac
The Sony™ Bridge for Mac application helps you transfer music, video, picture or
other kinds of media files between your device and an Apple® Mac® computer. You
can also use the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application to manage files through a file
browser, update your device software, and back up and restore content on your
device.
To use the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application, you must have an Internet-connected
Apple® Mac® computer that runs MacOS version 10.6 or later.
To install Sony™ Bridge for Mac on an Apple® Mac® computer
1Make sure the Install software checkbox under Settings > Xperia™
Connectivity > USB Connectivity is marked.
2Connect your device to an Apple® Mac® computer using a USB cable.
3Device: Tap Install.
4Computer: The Sony™ Bridge for Mac installer starts automatically after a few
seconds. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
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