Synchronization and backup
The Sony Ericsson PC Suite lets you synchronize your phone with common computer applications (local synchronization) and make backups of data.
Without using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite you can synchronize your phone over a mobile network with a remote server (remote synchronization).
Local synchronization
Bluetooth
Infrared
USB cable
Local synchronization is between your phone and a connected computer. Email, contacts, calendar events, tasks, notes (text only), and browser bookmarks can be synchronized this way.
Note: The Sony Ericsson PC Suite must be installed on the computer and the chosen connection method must have been configured.
To synchronize, connect your phone to the computer using a USB, Bluetooth or infrared connection.
Note: If you are using a USB connection, select the Phone mode setting.
On the computer, select Start > Programs > Sony
Ericsson > Sony Ericsson PC Suite for Smartphones
to open the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. In the File menu, select Sync Manager.
Synchronization settingsIn the Sync Manager window, select Settings to define what is to be synchronized and how.
Starting synchronizationIn the Sync Manager window, select Synchronize now to start synchronizing. After each synchronization, you can view the results by displaying the summary.
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