User Manual

and USB mice. If the USB accessory has a USB Type-C [USB Type-C] connector, a USB
Type-C [USB Type-C] host adapter is not necessary.
USB Type-C [USB Type-C] host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that
all USB accessories are supported by your device.
This device has a capless USB Type-C [USB Type-C] port. If your device gets exposed to water,
ensure that the port is completely dry before connecting a USB Type-C [USB Type-C] cable.
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Title Connecting your device to USB peripherals
Changes Host adapter changed to host adapter (editorial request)
Version 9
Author DoraM
Status Released
To access content on a USB mass storage device using a USB Type-C™ [USB Type-C-tm]
host adapter
1
Attach the USB Type-C [USB Type-C] host adapter to your device, then connect the
adapter to the USB mass storage device.
2
To access files and folders on the USB storage device, use a file manager app
such as File Commander.
You can also open the relevant media application on your device to view content directly. For
example, you can open the Album application to view photos stored on USB mass storage
devices.
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Title To access content on a USB mass storage device using a USB host adapter
Changes KEYAKI - step 2 and 3 deleted due to a functional review comment (USB would be
automatically detected, there's no Detect USB device option)
Version 4.1.4
Author DoraM
Status Draft
To disconnect a USB mass storage device
1
To open the Notification Panel, drag the status bar downwards.
2
Tap the drop-down arrow beside Android System [android_system_label] .
3
Tap EJECT [ext_media_unmount_action] in the drop-down list.
4
Detach the USB Type-C™ [USB Type-C-tm] host adapter from your device.
If the
notification does not appear, tap Settings [settings_label] > Storage & memory [settings_stor-
age_memory_title_txt] >
ID: ICN-SONY-KEY-MENU > Advanced [home_settings_advanced_category] > Storage [cleaner_stor-
age_title] > ID: ICN-SONY-EJECT3 next to Portable storage [storage_external_title] .
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Title To safely remove a USB mass storage device connected using a USB Host adapter
Changes KEYAKI Tip added due to a functional review comment
Version 3.1.4
Author DoraM
Status Draft
To connect a USB accessory using a USB Type-C™ [USB Type-C-tm] host adapter
1
Attach the USB Type-C [USB Type-C] host adapter to your device, then connect the
adapter to the USB accessory.
2
From your Home screen [preference_title_home_wallpaper] , tap ID: ICN-SONY-HOME-APPTRAY-
NORMAL .
3
Find and tap Settings [settings_label_launcher] > Device connection [device_connection] > USB
Connectivity [usbux_strings_usb_connectivity_txt] > Detect USB device [quick_settings_detect_usb_device_la-
bel] .
Additional steps or software may be required to set up game controllers, USB audio and USB
Ethernet accessories. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by
your device.
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Title To connect USB accessories using a USB host adapter
Changes Host adapter changed to host adapter (editorial request)
Version 4
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