Sony E2104 User Manual page 116

To restore your data using a computer
1
Make sure that the Xperia™ Companion software is installed on the PC or on the
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Apple Mac computer.
2
Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
3
Computer: Open the Xperia™ Companion software.
4 Click Restore.
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 in your device:
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Bookmarks
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Call logs
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Contacts
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Conversations
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Calendar data
To set up the automatic backup function
1
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
To enable the automatic backup function, drag the slider to the right.
5
To select a backup frequency, tap
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
To back up content manually
1
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 Manual backup, then select a backup destination and the data types that you
want to back up.
5
Tap Continue.
6 After the data is backed up, tap Finish.
To restore backed-up content
1
If you are restoring content from 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 Restore data now, then select a restore source and the data types that you
want to restore.
5
Tap Continue.
6 After the content is restored, tap Finish.
Remember that any changes that you make to your data and settings after you create a
backup, including any applications you download, get deleted during a restore procedure.
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, then select the desired backup frequency.
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