Popular topics
- Set up a Google™ account in your phone
- Get Internet settings
- Use the Walkman™ player
- Use the touch screen
- Transfer contacts using Contacts Setup
- Transfer contacts using a SIM card
- Get started with Timescape™
- Tips to maximise battery performance
- Update the software using PC Companion
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Software updates
Is your phone up to date? To get optimal performance and the latest features, make sure your phone always has the latest software version.
User guides and documentation
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W8 Walkman™ phone User guide (PDF) (7 MB)
Full instruction manual. - Find the User guide in another language
Downloads for Windows®
PC Companion
Connect your phone to a PC to update your phone software, handle media files, sync your contacts and calendars and more. Includes Media Go.
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Media Go
Connect your phone to a PC to transfer, play, organise and sync your media files.
Downloads for Mac
Sony Bridge for Mac
Transfer photos, music, videos and podcasts between your phone and iTunes, iPhoto or a custom folder on your Mac.
Download other documents
- W8 Walkman™ phone Warranty Information (PDF) (409 kB)
Detailed information about warranty conditions and available service and support. - W8 Walkman™ phone SAR information (PDF) (1 MB)
Information about radio wave exposure and specific absorption rate. - W8 Walkman™ phone Environmental declaration (PDF) (149 kB)
Information about the most relevant environmental aspects of mobile phones.
Transfer your contacts
Just getting started with your new phone? Here’s how you easily transfer your contacts from your old handset.
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