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:
•
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 cache memory for all applications.
•
Uninstall downloaded applications that you don't use.
•
Transfer photos, videos and music from the internal memory to the memory card.
•
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 Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings
>
Storage
.
To view the amount of free and used RAM
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings
>
Apps
>
Running
.
To clear the cache memory for all applications
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings
>
Storage
.
3
Tap
Cached data
>
OK
.
When you clear the cache memory, 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 that 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
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
2
Find and tap
Storage
>
Erase SD card
.
3
To confirm, tap
Erase SD card
>
Erase everything
Resetting your device
You can reset your device to its original settings, with or without deleting all of your
personal data. Before you perform a reset, make sure to back up any important data
saved on your device.
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