Sony Ericsson Xperia Z3 TMobile User Guide - Page 126
Backing up data to a computer, Backing up data with the Backup & Restore application
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Backing up data to a computer Use the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application to back up data from your device to a PC or an Apple® Mac® computer. These backup applications let you back up the following types of data: • Contacts and call logs • Text messages • Settings • Media files To back up your data using a computer 1 Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer. 2 Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. 3 Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application. 4 Click Start to start the Backup & Restore application. 5 Tap Back up, then follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your device. To restore your data using a computer 1 Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer. 2 Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. 3 Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application. 4 Click Start to start the Backup & Restore application. 5 Select a backup file from the backup records, then tap Restore and follow the on- screen instructions to restore data to your device. Backing up data with the Backup & Restore application You can use this method to back up and restore data between Android software versions. You cannot use it to restore data after a system upgrade. Using the Backup & Restore application, you can back up data manually or turn on the automatic backup function to save data periodically. The Backup & Restore application is recommended for backing up data before you do a factory data reset. With this application you can back up the following types of data to an SD card or to an external USB storage device that you have connected by cable to your device: • Bookmarks • Call logs • Contacts • Conversations • Calendar • Text messages To set up the automatic backup function 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 that the SD card is properly inserted into your device. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Backup & Restore. 4 To enable the automatic backup function, drag the slider to the right. 5 To select a backup frequency, tap , then select the desired backup frequency. 6 To select where to save backup files, tap > . 7 To select the types of data to back up, mark the relevant checkboxes. 8 To save your settings, tap . 126 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.