Maintenance Using A Computer - Sony XPERIA XZ User Manual

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:
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Update or repair your device's software.
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Transfer your content from an old device using Xperia™ Transfer.
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Back up and restore content on your computer.
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Sync multimedia content – photos, videos, music and playlists – between your device
and computer.
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Browse files on your device.
To use Xperia™ Companion, you need an Internet-connected computer running one
of the following operating systems:
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Microsoft Windows
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Mac OS X 10.8 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 Type-C™ cable connection between a Windows
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, 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.
You can also use your device as a Supply power, and charge the other connected
device. Make sure that the other device supports USB charging.
Using the Use device as MIDI mode, your device can function as a MIDI input for
musical instrument apps.
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