Sony SGP561 manual Connectivity, Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable

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Connectivity

Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable

You can connect your device to a TV set using an MHL cable or an HDMI cable to view content saved in your device on the TV screen. When you connect your device in this way to a compatible TV set, the TV launcher application opens. This application helps you to play media files from your device on TVs and other devices.

You may have to purchase a cable and an adaptor separately.

To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input

1Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable. appears in your device's

status bar after a connection is established.

2The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions to view your media files on the TV.

To view content from your device on a TV which supports HDMI™ input

1Connect your device to an MHL adaptor and connect the adaptor to a USB power supply.

2Connect the adaptor to a TV using a HDMI™ cable. appears in your device's

status bar after a connection is established.

3The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions to view your media files on the TV.

To view help about using the TV remote control

1While your device is connected to the TV set, drag the status bar downward to open the Notification panel.

2Tap MHL connected.

You can also press the yellow button on the TV remote control to open the Notification panel.

To disconnect your device from the TV set

•Disconnect the MHL™ cable or the MHL adaptor from your device.

Mirroring the screen of another Xperia™ device wirelessly on your device

You can use the Screen mirroring feature to share the screen of another Xperia™ device on the screen of your device without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices. The other Xperia™ device, for example, an Xperia™ phone or tablet, must support Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™.

To mirror the screen of the Xperia™ device on your device

1 Your device: From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring > OK.

3 Tap Standby mode.

4 Other device: From your Home screen, tap .

5Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring > Turn on Screen mirroring.

6Tap OK and select a device.

7Your device: Tap Accept to connect with your device.

Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV

You can use the Screen mirroring feature to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your

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Contents Xperia Z2 Tablet Contents Typing text Date and time Enhancing the sound output Noise cancellationVideos Calendar Alarm and clockFind and tap Settings About tablet Android version Tablet FeaturesGetting started About this User guideInserting the SIM Card Setting Up Your TabletInserting the microSD Card Removing the SIM CardStarting your device for the first time Why do I need a Google account?Charging Your Tablet Turning Your Tablet On/OffTo charge your device Battery notification light statusLearning the basics Using the touchscreenTapping Touching and holdingSwiping Locking and unlocking the screenFlicking To activate the screenHome screen panes Home screenTap Search apps Application screenSmall apps Navigating applicationsWidgets Mark the Allow widgets on lock screen checkbox Shortcuts and foldersFind and tap Settings Personalization Status bar icons Find and tap Settings Personalization Lock screenBackground and themes Status and notificationsIcons in the status bar Find 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an EAS accountTo remove an EAS account Accessing settings Basic settingsSound volume Tap SettingsScreen settings SIM card protectionSmart backlight control Screen lock Date and time Language settingsEnhancing the sound output Noise cancellationOn-screen keyboard Typing textEntering text using voice input Editing textApplication bar Personalizing the Xperia keyboard Contacts Transferring contacts using an online accountTransferring contacts Searching and viewing contactsTo search for a contact Adding and editing contactsTo add a contact To edit a contactSending contact information Favorites and groupsAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Tap FavoritesBacking up contacts Tap Unlink contact UnlinkPress , then tap Export contacts SD card To set up an email account Setting up emailTo set an email account as your default account Sending and receiving email messagesEmail preview pane Reply or Reply allForward Organizing your email messages Tap General Split viewTap Delete Gmail Email account settingsTap Delete account OK Tap Out of officeMusic Transferring music to your deviceListening to music To adjust the audio volume To play a song using the Walkman applicationWalkman homescreen menu To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Sharing music Tap Settings Sound effects Sound enhancementsEnhancing the sound Sharing music on FacebookMusic Unlimited online service VisualizerTap Visualizer Taking photos and recording videos CameraUsing Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Tap Focus mode Face detectionFace detection Adding the geographical position to your photos General camera settingsCreative effect AR effectTimeshift burst Social liveStill camera settings overview Resolution Still camera settingsTo adjust the still camera settings Data storageSelf timer Focus modeSmile Shutter Image stabilizer MeteringPreview Face registrationVideo camera settings Video camera settings overview Video resolutionTo adjust the video camera settings HDR video Smile ShuttervideoMicrophone SteadyShotViewing photos and videos Photos and videos in AlbumTap Movies Just once Sharing and managing photos and videosAnalyzing photos with faces in Album Editing photos with the Photo editor applicationTap Add name Tap Apply CropTo adjust the light settings for a photo Album homescreen menuTo set the saturation level of colors in a photo To view and add comments to online album content To view photos from online services in AlbumViewing your photos on a map To Like a photo or video on FacebookTo view geotagged photos on a map To add a geotag to a photoTo view geotagged photos on a globe To change the geotag of a photoWatching videos in the Movies application VideosTransferring video content to your device Managing video contentVideo Unlimited service To get started with Video Unlimited Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cableConnectivity Tap MHL connectedSharing content with Dlna Certified devices Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Screen mirroringPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Playing files from your device on Dlna Certified devices Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR deviceTo play a music track from your device on a DMR device To turn on the NFC function To set up a connection with a DUALSHOCK3 wireless controllerTo share a contact with another device using NFC To share a music file with another device using NFCTo share a photo or video with another device using NFC Connecting to an NFC compatible device Bluetooth wireless technologyTo share a web address with another device using NFC Scanning NFC tagsFind and tap Settings Bluetooth Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceNaming your device Tap RenameSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology One-touch setupSelect Bluetooth Tap UnpairTo start One-touch setup on your device Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+Travel and maps Using location servicesGoogle Maps and navigation Improving GPS accuracyTo search for a location To show your location on the mapTo get directions To make a map available offlineUsing your device with a car infotainment system Airplane modeFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Start MirrorLink Calendar and alarm clock CalendarTap New event Tap , then tap Settings Calendar view settings Alarm and clockTo display national holidays in the Calendar application To display birthdays the in Calendar applicationTap Repeat Tap SnoozeHelp for your device Support and maintenanceMedia Formats Help in menus and applicationsBMP Find and tap Settings Security my Xperia Activate Battery and power managementFinding a lost device Imei numberFind and tap Settings Battery Battery usage Improving battery time using Stamina modeFind and tap Settings Battery Stamina mode Activation Find and tap Settings Battery, then tap Stamina modeImproving battery time by queuing background data Improving battery time using Low battery modeMemory and storage Internal storageImproving memory performance Managing files using a computerTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Restarting and resettingFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity Tap DisconnectUsing your device in wet and dusty conditions To perform a factory data resetTo force the device to shut down IP Ingress Protection rating Recycling your deviceLimitations to services and features Legal informationSonySGP561
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