Data such as contacts, messages, photos, files and settings stored in the phone memory will be overwritten during an update since the software in your phone will be completely replaced. To avoid losing your personal user data, you should always create a backup of your contacts, messages, photos and files before you update the software.

Content stored on your memory card and SIM card will not be affected.

How do I back up my Sony Ericsson Phone?

Depending on the phone model there are different solutions of backing up user data. The lists below provides an overview of the options:

• Memory card

Back up possibilities for contacts, bookmarks, pictures*, video clips*, images*, music*, ringtones*, text messages, applications* and games*.

• PC software (e.g. PC Suite, Exchange ActiveSync®)

Back up possibilities for contacts, bookmarks, pictures*, video clips*, images*, music*, ringtones*, applications* and games*.

• SIM Card

Back up possibilities for contacts and text messages.

*DRM-protected material cannot be backed up. Additional rights may have to be retrieved from the content provider.

For more information please visit www.sonyericsson.com/support.