Sony Ericsson Xperia Z5 Premium Dual User Guide - Page 41
Maintenance using a computer, Xperia™ Companion, Managing files using a computer
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To update your device using a computer 1 Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer. 2 Make sure that the screen of your device is unlocked, and that the USB connection mode on the device is set to Transfer files. 3 Open Xperia™ Companion, if it is not automatically launched. 4 Make sure that the computer can access the internet. 5 Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates. If you don't have the Xperia™ Companion software installed on the relevant computer, connect your device to the computer and follow the on-screen installation instructions. Make sure that you are using the USB cable that came with your device and that it is properly connected to the device and computer. Maintenance using a computer Xperia™ Companion Xperia™ Companion is a software service which provides a collection of tools and applications you can use when you connect your device to a computer. With Xperia™ Companion, you can: • Update or repair your device's software. • Transfer your content from an old device using Xperia™ Transfer. • Back up and restore content on your computer. • Sync multimedia content - photos, videos, music and playlists - between your device and computer. • Browse files on your device. To use Xperia™ Companion, you need an internet-connected computer running one of the following operating systems: • Microsoft® Windows® 7 or later • Mac OS® X 10.11 or later Learn more and download Xperia™ Companion for Windows at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion/ or Xperia™ Companion for Mac at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion-mac/. Managing files using a computer Use a USB cable connection between a Windows® computer and your device to transfer and manage your files. Once the two devices are connected, you can choose if you want to charge your device, transfer files or use it for MIDI input. Your computer will detect your device when you select the Transfer files connection mode. The default connection mode is set to Charge this device. With Xperia™ Companion you can access the file system of your device. If you do not have Xperia™ Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you connect your device to the computer. Always use a USB cable intended for your specific Xperia™ model and make sure it is completely dry. USB connection mode You can use the Transfer files connection mode for managing files and updating device software. This USB mode is used with Microsoft® Windows® computers. Charging is enabled by default. Using the Use device as MIDI mode, your device can function as a MIDI input for musical instrument apps. 41 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.