Sony Xperia E1 - Managing files using a computer

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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 drag and drop

content between your device and the computer, or between your device's internal

storage and SD card, using the computer's file explorer.

If you have a PC or an Apple

®

Mac

®

computer, you can use Xperia™ Companion to

access the file system of your device.

Managing Files Wirelessly Using a Computer

You can transfer files between your device and other MTP-compatible devices, such as a

computer, using a

Wi-Fi® connection. Before connecting, you first need to pair the two

devices.

In order to use this feature, you need a

Wi-Fi® enabled device that supports Media transfer,

such as a computer running Microsoft

®

Windows Vista

®

or Windows

®

7.

To prepare to use your device wirelessly with a computer

1

Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally enabled

by default.

2

Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.

3

Computer: Once the name of your device appears on the screen, click Network

configuration and follow the instructions to pair the computer and your device.

4

When you are done pairing, disconnect the USB cable from both devices.

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To connect wirelessly to a paired device

1

Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally enabled

by default.

2

Make sure the Wi-Fi

®

function is turned on.

3

From your Homescreen, tap .

4

Find and tap

Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity.

5

Under

Wireless Media Transfer, select the paired device you want to connect to.

6

Tap

Connect.

To disconnect from a paired device

1

From your Homescreen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity.

3

Under

Wireless Media Transfer, select the paired device that you want to

disconnect.

4

Tap

Disconnect.

To remove a pairing with another device

1

From your Homescreen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity.

3

Select the paired device you want to remove.

4

Tap

Forget.