Sony SGP 512 Virtual private networks VPNs, Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength, Wi-Fi settings

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To add a Wi-Fi® network manually

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

3Tap .

4Enter the Network name (SSID) information.

5To select a security type, tap the Security field.

6 If required, enter a password.

7 To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Show advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.

8 Tap Save.

Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.

Increasing Wi-Fi® signal strength

There are a number of things you can do to increase the strength of a Wi-Fi® signal:

•Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi® access point.

•Move the Wi-Fi® access point away from any potential obstructions or interference.

•Don’t cover the Wi-Fi® antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the illustration).

FCC Caution: Operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency band is only permitted for indoor use. For indoor and outdoor operation, connect your device to an FCC approved 5 GHz WLAN access point.

Wi-Fi® settings

When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.

To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications

1Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.

2 From your Home screen, tap .

3Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

4 Press .

5 Tap Advanced.

6 Mark the Network notification checkbox.

To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network

1 From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

3Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network information is displayed.

Virtual private networks (VPNs)

Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access resources inside a secured local network from a public network. For example, VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for

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Xperia Z2 Tablet Contents Typing text Taking photos and recording videos Face detectionBluetooth wireless technology One-touch setup Calendar Alarm and clockSupport for your device Computer tools Backing up and restoring content Restarting and resettingUsing your device in wet and dusty conditions Limitations to services and featuresFind and tap Settings About tablet Android version Getting startedAbout this User guide OverviewAssembly Starting your device for the first timeTo insert a memory card To remove the memory cardWhy do I need a Google account? Find and tap Settings Add account GoogleCharging your device Battery notification light status Multiple user accountsTo charge your device Using multiple user accounts Different behaviours for settingsFind and tap Settings Users Add user or profile User Using the touchscreen Learning the basicsTapping Touching and holdingLocking and unlocking the screen SwipingFlicking To activate the screenHome screen Home screen panesApplication screen Tap Search appsNavigating applications Small appsWidgets Shortcuts and folders Find and tap Settings Personalization Lock screen Background and themesTaking a screenshot Status and notificationsFind and tap Settings Personalization Status bar icons Icons in the status barNotification light Status icons Find and tap Settings Personalization Manage notifications Application overview To manage notifications Page Find and tap Settings Security Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from Google Play Downloading applications from other sourcesWi-Fi Internet and networksBrowsing the web Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength Wi-Fi settingsVirtual private networks VPNs Tap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkboxTo add a virtual private network To connect to a virtual private networkTap Connect To disconnect from a virtual private networkSynchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accountsSynchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Outlook using a computer Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSyncTo synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer Basic settings Accessing settingsSound volume Screen settings Find and tap Settings Display BrightnessFind and tap Settings Display Sleep Find and tap Settings Security Screen lockTap Screen lock Bluetooth unlock Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock PatternTap Continue Language settings Date and timeSuper-vivid mode High-resolution audioReality for mobile Enhancing the sound outputNoise cancellation To play high-resolution audio using a headset onlyTo play high-resolution audio via the micro USB port To use a noise cancelling headsetTyping text On-screen keyboardEntering text using voice input Tap , then tap Keyboard settingsEditing text Application barPersonalising the Xperia keyboard Transferring contacts using a computer Transferring contacts using an online accountContacts Transferring contactsTo import contacts using Bluetooth technology Searching and viewing contactsTo search for a contact Adding and editing contacts Favourites and groupsSending contact information Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts applicationBacking up contacts Tap FavoritesTo export all contacts to a memory card Press , then tap Export contacts SD cardSetting up email Tap , then tap Settings Add accountSending and receiving email messages Email preview pane Email account settings Tap , then tap Settings Split viewOrganising your email messages Tap Delete account OKGmail To change the inbox check frequencyTap Check frequency Check frequency and select an option Tap Out of officeMusic Transferring music to your deviceListening to music To play a song using the Walkman application To adjust the audio volumeWalkman home screen menu To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Sharing music Enhancing the soundSharing music on Facebook Visualiser Recognising music with TrackIDTap Visualizer Music Unlimited online service FM radio Listening to the radioTo listen to the FM radio To move between radio channelsSound settings Favourite radio channelsCamera Taking photos and recording videosUsing Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Tap Focus mode Face detectionFace detection To use the zoom functionGeneral camera settings Capturing mode settings overviewTap Settings Location Adding the geographical position to your photosManual mode Superior autoAR effect Creative effectBackground defocus mode Multi camera modeFace Downloading camera applicationsStill camera settings Still camera settings overview ResolutionTo adjust the still camera settings Touch BlockSelf-timer Focus modeSmile Shutter Metering Image stabiliserPreview Face registrationVideo camera settings To adjust the video camera settingsScene selection Video camera settings overview Video resolution Smile ShuttervideoHDR video SteadyShot MicrophoneNight Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videosSensMe slideshow Sharing and managing photos and videos Tap Movies Just onceUse as Contact picture Use as WallpaperEditing photos with the Photo editor application Analysing photos with faces in AlbumTap Add name Album home screen menu Tap Apply CropTo view photos from online services in Album To view and add comments to online album contentViewing your photos on a map To Like a photo or video on FacebookTo add a geotag to a photo To view geotagged photos on a mapTo view geotagged photos on a globe To change the geotag of a photoVideos Watching videos in the Movies applicationTransferring video content to your device Managing video contentVideo Unlimited service To get started with Video Unlimited Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable ConnectivityTap MHL connected Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Screen mirroring Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your devicePlaying files from your device on Dlna Certified devices Connecting your device to USB mass storage devices To change the access level of a registered devicePlaying files on a Digital Media Renderer device To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR deviceFind and tap Settings Storage Unmount USB storage To disconnect a USB mass storage deviceTo share a contact with another device using NFC To turn on the NFC functionTo share a music file with another device using NFC To share a photo or video with another device using NFCTo share a web address with another device using NFC Scanning NFC tagsBluetooth wireless technology Connecting to an NFC compatible deviceFind and tap Settings Bluetooth Naming your devicePairing with another Bluetooth device Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technologyTap Unpair One-touch setup Select BluetoothSmart apps and features that save you time Controlling accessories and settings with Smart ConnectTo create a Smart Connect event Using your device as a wallet Managing devicesDelete event Using location services Travel and mapsGoogle Maps and navigation Improving GPS accuracyUsing your device with a car infotainment system Airplane mode To turn on Airplane modeTo connect your device to a car infotainment system To start MirrorLink manuallyCalendar and alarm clock CalendarTo create a calendar event To view a calendar eventAlarm and clock Tap , then tap Settings Calendar view settingsTap Snooze Tap RepeatSupport and maintenance Support for your deviceComputer tools To install PC Companion on a PC To install Sony Bridge for Mac on an Apple Mac computerUpdating your device Media Go for Microsoft WindowsUpdating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a computerBattery and power management Find and tap Settings Security my Xperia ActivateFinding a lost device Power saving modes Stamina mode feature overviewFind and tap Settings Power management Battery usage Find and tap Settings Power managementFind and tap Settings Apps Running Memory and storageImproving memory performance Tap Cached data OKManaging files using a computer Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-FiFind and tap Settings Storage Transfer data to SD card Tap TransferBacking up and restoring content Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB ConnectivityBacking up data to a computer Tap DisconnectBacking up data with the Backup & Restore application Find and tap Backup & RestoreTap Back up now Restarting and resetting Find and tap Backup & Restore Tap RestoreFind and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset Tap Reset tabletUsing 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