External Device Connection; Connecting To Pc - Sony Xperia A4 Instruction Manual

External device connection

Connecting to PC

Connect a PC to exchange data between the
internal storage or the microSD card and a
PC.
❖ Information
Appeared screen may vary depending on the
･
operating system (OS) of a PC.
You may not be able to operate copyrighted data of
･
images, music, etc.
Connecting a PC using a
microUSB cable
The following operating systems (OS) are
･
supported.
- Microsoft Windows 8/8.1
- Microsoft Windows 7
- Microsoft Windows Vista
To operate on Mac, downloading "Bridge for
･
Mac" is required.
For details on compatible models or
recommended system, see the following
website.
http://www.sonymobile.co.jp/support/
software/bridge-for-mac/ (in Japanese only)
The terminal is connected by "Media transfer
･
mode (MTP)" which is set by default.
For using Mass storage mode (MSC) etc.,
･
attach a microSD card to the terminal (P.175).
Charging starts when the terminal is
･
connected to a PC.
Connect the terminal to a PC using
1
a microUSB cable (P.38).
When you connect microUSB cable for
･
the first time, the driver software for the
terminal is installed to a PC. Wait for a
while until installation is completed.
When "Install software" screen appears
･
on the terminal, tap [SKIP] or [CANCEL].
Media transfer mode (MTP)
■
The terminal is displayed on the PC
screen as a portable device and you can
access the internal storage and a microSD
card in the terminal.
Mass storage mode (MSC)
■
The terminal is displayed on the PC
screen as a removal disk and you can
access the microSD card in the terminal.
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