Sony Z1 1276-2646 User Manual

Product codes
1276-2646
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To launch the download of PC Companion using your device
1
Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable.
2
When prompted, follow the instructions in your device to launch the installation of
PC Companion on the computer.
To download software updates using a USB cable connection
1
Install the PC Companion application on the computer you are using, if it is not
already installed.
2
Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
3
Computer: Launch the PC Companion application. After a few moments, PC
Companion detects your device and searches for new software for it.
4
Device: When notifications appear in the status bar, follow the on-screen
instructions to carry out the relevant software updates.
To update your device using an Apple
®
 Mac
®
 computer
1
Install the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application on the Apple
®
 Mac
®
 computer that
you are using, if it is not already installed.
2
Using a USB cable, connect your device to the Apple
®
 Mac
®
 computer.
3
Computer: Launch the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments,
the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application detects your device and searches for new
software for it.
4
Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears.
Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates.
The Sony™ Bridge for Mac application is downloadable from www.sonymobile.com/support.
Finding your device
There are several ways to find and protect your device if you ever lose it. Using the “my
Xperia” service, you can:
Look for your device on a map.
Sound an alert which works even if the device is in silent mode.
Remotely lock the device and display your contact information on it.
Remotely wipe the internal and external memories on the device as a last resort.
Before using the “my Xperia” service, you must activate it on your device. Once the
service is activated, all you have to do is go to myxperia.sonymobile.com and sign in
using the same Google™ account that you have set up on your device.
The “my Xperia” service may not available in all countries/regions.
To activate the “my Xperia” service
1
Drag the status bar downward, then tap  .
2
Tap Security > MyXperia™ > Activate.
3
Mark the checkbox, then tap Accept.
Memory
You can save content to your device's internal storage and to a memory card.
To view the status of your memory
1
From your Home screen, tap   .
2
Find and tap Settings > Storage to view the status of your memory.
Memory card
Your device supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for storing content. This
type of card can also be used as a portable memory card with other compatible devices.
You may have to purchase a memory card separately.
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