Contacts; Transferring Contacts - Sony e2III User Manual

Contacts

Transferring contacts

There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. You can sync
contacts from an online account or import contacts directly from another device.
Transferring contacts using a computer
Xperia™ Transfer is an application that helps you to collect contacts from your old
device and transfer them to your new device. Xperia™ Transfer, which you can
access from within the PC Companion and the Sony Bridge for Mac computer
programs, supports mobile devices that run on several operating systems, including
iOS, Android™, Windows® and BlackBerry™.
To use Xperia™ Transfer, you need:
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An Internet-connected computer.
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A USB cable for your old device.
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A USB cable for your new Android™ device.
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Your old device.
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Your new Android™ device.
To transfer contacts to your new device
1
Search and download PC Companion (on a PC) or Bridge for Mac (on a Mac
www.sonymobile.com if the application is not already installed.
computer) from
2
After successful installation, open the PC Companion application or the Sony
Bridge for Mac application, then click
instructions to transfer your contacts.
Transferring contacts using an online account
If you sync the contacts in your old device or your computer with an online account,
for example, Google Sync™, Facebook™ or Microsoft
can transfer your contacts to your new device using that account.
To synchronise contacts to your new device using a synchronisation account
1
From your Home screen, tap
2 Tap , then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
3
Select the account that you want to sync your contacts with, then tap > Sync
now.
You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts with
it.
Other methods for transferring contacts
There are several other ways to transfer contacts from your old device to your new
device. For example, you can copy contacts to a memory card, use Bluetooth
technology, or save contacts to a SIM card. For more specific information about
transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide.
To import contacts from a memory card
1
From your Home screen, tap
2 Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card.
3 Select the files that you want to import and tap OK.
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