Sony Xperia Z

Sony Xperia Z

Transfer files using Android Beam - Sony Xperia Z

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Android Beam is a wireless connection which can be used to transfer information to and from your device. You can transfer contacts, audio files or pictures and video clips from your device's gallery to other devices with the Android Beam functionality. Follow these instructions to transfer files using Android Beam.
To transfer files using Android Beam, you need to turn on Android Beam. Click here for information on how to turn on Android Beam.

Step 1 of 10

Select option

Press the menu icon.
Select one of the following options:
Transfer contact, go to 1a.
Transfer picture or video clip, go to 1b.
Transfer audio file, go to 1c.

Step 2 of 10

1a - Transfer contact

Press Contacts.

Step 3 of 10

1a - Transfer contact

Press the required contact.

Step 4 of 10

1b - Transfer picture or video clip

Press Album.
Go to the required folder.

Step 5 of 10

1b - Transfer picture or video clip

Press the required picture or the required video clip.

Step 6 of 10

1c - Transfer audio file

Press WALKMAN.

Step 7 of 10

1c - Transfer audio file

Press the My music tab.
Go to the required folder.

Step 8 of 10

1c - Transfer audio file

Press the required audio file.

Step 9 of 10

Transfer files using Android Beam

Hold your device and the receiving device back to back.
When Touch to beam is displayed, press anywhere on the display to start the transfer.
Follow the instructions on the display to finish the transfer.

Step 10 of 10

Exit

Press the home icon to return to standby mode.

Select option

Press the menu icon.
Select one of the following options:
Transfer contact, go to 1a.
Transfer picture or video clip, go to 1b.
Transfer audio file, go to 1c.

1a - Transfer contact

Press Contacts.
Press the required contact.

1b - Transfer picture or video clip

Press Album.
Go to the required folder.
Press the required picture or the required video clip.

1c - Transfer audio file

Press WALKMAN.
Press the My music tab.
Go to the required folder.
Press the required audio file.

Transfer files using Android Beam

Hold your device and the receiving device back to back.
When Touch to beam is displayed, press anywhere on the display to start the transfer.
Follow the instructions on the display to finish the transfer.

Exit

Press the home icon to return to standby mode.

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