Sony Xperia M2 - Managing files using a computer

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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.

USB Connection Modes

There are two USB connection modes available for you to use:

Media transfer mode

(MTP)

Use MTP for managing files, updating device software and connecting via
WLAN. This USB mode is used with Microsoft

®

Windows

®

computers. MTP is

enabled by default.

Mass storage mode

(MSC)

Use MSC for managing files using MAC OS

®

and Linux computers that don’t

have MTP support.

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To change USB connection mode

1

From your Home screen , tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity > USB

connection mode.

3

Tap

Media transfer mode (MTP) or Mass storage mode (MSC).

4

Tap

OK.

Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi

®

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. If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files

between your device and a computer, it's best to use the Media Go™ application on

the computer. Media Go™ converts media files so that you can use them on your

device.

In order to use this feature, you need a Wi-Fi

®

enabled device that supports Media transfer,

for example, 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

Make sure the Wi-Fi

®

function is turned on.

3

From your Home screen, tap .

4

Find and tap

Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity.

5

Tap

Pair with PC, then tap Next.

6

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.

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 Home screen, tap .

4

Find and tap

Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity.

5

Select the paired device to which you want to connect, then tap

Connect.

To disconnect from a paired device

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity.

3

Select the paired device that you want to disconnect.

4

Tap

Disconnect.

To remove a pairing with another device

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity.

3

Select the paired device that you want to remove.

4

Tap

Unpair.