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Restarting and resetting – Sony Xperia Z3 Compact User Manual

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To restore content

1

If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, make sure the storage

device is connected to your device using the appropriate cable. If you are

restoring content from an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted

in your device.

2

From your Home screen, tap .

3

Find and tap

Back up & restore.

4

Tap

Restore data now, then select a restore source and the data types that you

want to restore.

5

Tap

Continue.

6

When the content is restored, tap

Finish.

Remember that any changes you make to your data and settings after you create a backup will

get deleted during a restore procedure.

Restarting and resetting

You can force your device to restart or totally shut down in situations where it stops

responding or won't restart normally. No settings or personal data get deleted. You

can also reset your device to its original factory settings, with or without deleting all of

your personal data. This action is sometimes necessary if your device stops

functioning properly.

Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low. Connect your device to a charger and

try restarting again.

To force the device to restart

1

Press and hold down the power key .

2

In the menu that opens, tap

Restart, then tap OK to confirm. The device

restarts automatically.

To force the device to shut down

1

Detach the cover for the nano SIM card holder.

2

Using the tip of a pen or a similar object, press and hold down the OFF button.

3

After your device emits a series of quick vibrations, release the OFF button.

The device turns off automatically.

Do not use overly sharp objects that could damage the OFF button.

To perform a factory data reset

To avoid permanent damage to your device, do not restart your device while a reset procedure

is underway.

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