Storage And Memory - Sony G3423 User Manual

Once the two devices are connected, you can choose if you want to charge your
device, transfer files, use it as a power supply, 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
Charging is enabled by default.
Using the Use device as MIDI mode, your device can function as a MIDI input for
musical instrument apps.
To change USB connection mode
1 Attach a USB Type-C connector to your device.
2 Drag down the Status bar, and then tap USB charging this device under
Android System.
3 Tap Transfer files, Supply power or Use device as MIDI to enable the
desired mode.

Storage and memory

Your device has several different storage and memory options:
• The internal storage stores downloaded or transferred content along with personal
settings and data.
• You can use a removable memory card to get more storage space. Media files can
be moved to this type of memory to free up internal storage.
• The RAM (dynamic memory) cannot be used for storage. RAM is used to handle
running applications and the operating system.
You can purchase a memory card separately.
Read more about the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the White paper
www.sonymobile.com/support/ .
for your device at
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