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To clear the memory cache for all applications
1 From your Home screen, 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 Home screen, 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 Home screen, 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 Home screen, 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 114 page.
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 an Apple® Mac® computer, you can use the Sony Bridge for Mac
application to access the file system of your device. You can download Sony Bridge for
Mac from
www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/
.
This is where files are stored on your device:
• Photos and videos taken by the camera: Internal storage or SD card\DCIM.
• Downloaded files from the Internet: Internal storage or SD card\Downloads.
• Files received via Bluetooth®: Internal storage or SD card\bluetooth.
• Files received via Android Beam (NFC): Internal storage\beam.
• Screenshots taken on your device: Internal storage\DCIM\Pictures\Screenshots.
If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files to your device, use the Media
Go™ application on your Windows® computer. Media Go™ converts media files so that you
can use them on your device. To learn more and download the Media Go™ application, go to
http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features
.
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
®
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