Memory and storage
Your device has different types of memory and storage possibilities for photos, apps,
and other files:
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The
internal storage is about 2 GB and is used to store downloaded or transferred
content along with personal settings and data. Examples are alarm, volume and
language settings, emails, bookmarks, call logs, contacts, messages, calendar events,
photos, videos, and music.
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You can use a removable
memory card of up to 32 GB to get more storage space. Most
applications can read data from a memory card but only certain apps can save files to
this type of memory. You can, for example, set the camera application to save photos
directly to the memory card.
•
The
dynamic memory (RAM) is about 512 MB and cannot be used for storage. RAM is
used to handle running applications and the operating system.
You may have to purchase a memory card separately.
Read more about the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the white paper
for your device at
www.sonymobile.com/support.
Improving memory performance
The memory in your device tends to fill up as a result of normal usage. If the device starts
to slow down, or applications suddenly shut down, you should consider the following:
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Always have more than
100 MB of free internal storage and more than 100 MB of free
RAM.
•
Close down running applications that you are not using.
•
Clear the memory cache for all applications.
•
Uninstall downloaded applications that you don't use.
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Transfer photos, videos, and music from the internal memory to the memory card.
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If your device can't read content on the memory card, you may need to format it.
To view the memory status
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings > Storage.
To view the amount of free and used RAM
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings > Apps > Running.
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To clear the memory cache for all applications
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings > Storage.
3
Tap
Cached data > OK.
When you clear the memory cache, you don't lose any important information or settings.
To transfer media files to the memory card
1
Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap
Settings > Storage > Transfer data to SD card.
4
Mark the file types you want to transfer to the memory card.
5
Tap
Transfer.
To stop applications and services from running
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings > Apps > Running.
3
Select an application or service, then tap
Stop.
To format the memory card
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings > Storage > Erase SD card.
3
To confirm, tap
Erase SD card > Erase everything
All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Be sure to make backups of
all data that you want to save before formatting the memory card. To back up your content,
you can copy it to a computer. For more information, see
Managing files using a computer
on
the 87 page.