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 an online account

If you sync the contacts in your old device or your computer with an online account, for
example, Verizon Cloud, 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
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap , then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
3Select 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
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card.
3Select the file that you want to import.
To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology
1Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is set
to visible.
2When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar
downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.
3Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
4Drag the status bar downward. When the transfer is complete, tap the notification.
5Tap the received file.
To import contacts from a SIM card
You may lose information or get multiple contact entries if you transfer contacts using a SIM
card.
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap , then tap Import contacts > SIM card.
3To import an individual contact, find and tap the contact. To import all contacts,
tap Import all.
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