Sony D5803/D5833 manual Contacts, Transferring contacts using a computer

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 is an application within the PC Companion and the Sony Bridge for Mac computer programs that helps you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. Xperia™ Transfer supports several device brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC, BlackBerry, LG, 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

1Be sure that PC Companion is installed on the PC or that Sony Bridge for Mac is

installed on the Apple® Mac® computer.

2Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application, then click Xperia™ Transfer 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 synchronize contacts to your new device using a synchronization account

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

2Tap , then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.

3 Select 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.

3Select the files that you want to import and tap OK.

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