Sony Xperia Z User Guide

For more information about software updates, go to www.sonymobile.com/update.If you are using a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary
user, to update the device.Insufficient remaining storage capacity may prevent updates. Ensure you have sufficient storage capacity before attempting to update.
To check for new software
1 If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the
owner.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings...

Finding a Lost Device
If you have a Google™ account, the “Protection by my Xperia" web service can help you
locate and secure your device if you ever lose it. If you have activated this service on your
device, you can:
• Locate your device on a map.
• Sound an alert, even if the device is in silent mode.
• Remotely lock the device.
• Remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device as a last resort.
The “Protection by my Xperia” service may not be available in all countries/regions.
To...

To view your IMEI numberYou can also open the phone dialer on your device and enter *#06#* to view the IMEI number
of your device.
To View Your IMEI Number via the Device Settings
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > About phone  > Status  > IMEI information .
Memory and Storage Your device has different types of memory and storage options.
• The
internal storage
is about  12 GB and is used to store downloaded or transferred content along with
personal settings and data. Some...

•If your device can't read content on the memory card, you may need to format the card.
Note that all content on the card gets erased when you format it.If you are using a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary
user, to be able to perform certain actions such as transferring data to the memory card and formatting the memory card.
To view the memory status
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Settings > Storage .
To view the amount of free and used...

If you have a PC or an Apple®
 Mac ®
 computer, you can use Xperia™ Companion to
access the file system of your device.
USB Connection Modes
There are two USB connection modes available for you to use:Media transfer mode
(MTP)Use MTP for managing files, updating device software and connecting via WLAN.
This USB mode is used with Microsoft ®
 Windows ®
 computers. MTP is enabled by
default.Mass storage mode
(MSC)Use MSC for managing files using MAC OS ®
 and Linux computers that don’t have
MTP support.
To...

Backing up and restoring contentGenerally, you should not save photos, videos and other personal content solely on the
internal memory of your device. If something should happen with the hardware, or if your
device is lost or stolen, the data stored on its internal memory is gone forever. It is
recommended to use the Xperia™ Companion software to make backups which save
your data safely to a computer, that is, an external device. This method is especially
recommended if you are updating your device...

•Calendar data
• Call log
• Bookmarks
To back up content using the Backup and restore application
1 If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage
device is connected to your device using the appropriate cable. If you are backing
up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device.
2 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Backup & Restore .
4 Tap  Back up , then select a backup destination and the data types that you want
to back up.
5 Tap  Back...

To Clear the Application Default Setting
1 From your Homescreen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Apps , then swipe over to the  All tab.
3 Select an application or service, then tap  CLEAR DEFAULTS.
The option to clear the application default setting is not available for all applications or
services.
Restarting and resetting your device
You can force your device to restart or shut down in situations where it stops responding
or won't restart normally. No settings or personal data get deleted.
You...

To Repair the Device Software Using Xperia™ CompanionBefore performing a software repair, make sure you know your Google™ credentials.Depending on your security settings, you may need to enter them in order to start up the
device after a software repair.
1 Make sure that Xperia™ Companion for Windows
( http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion ) or Xperia™ Companion for Mac OS ( http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion-mac ) is
installed on your PC or Mac ®
.
2 Connect your device...

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SONY MOBILE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DELETION, AND/OR DATA-OVERWRITING OF
PERSONAL DATA OR FILES STORED ON YOUR DEVICE (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONTACTS, MUSIC TRACKS, AND PICTURES) ARISING OUT OF ANY UPDATE OF YOUR DEVICE BY ANY OF THE
METHODS DESCRIBED IN THIS USER GUIDE OR DOCUMENTATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY MOBILE ORITS SUPPLIERS’ TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR...