Sony Guide to Using Your Device as a Digital Media Renderer for File Sharing

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available to client devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must also give access permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appear as registered devices. Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as pending devices.

To set up file sharing using the Connected devices feature[MR2]

1Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network.

2 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .

3Tap , then tap Media server.

4To turn on the Share media function, drag the slider. appears in the status bar. Your device can now work as a media server.

5Connect your computer or other devices to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.

6A notification appears in the status bar of your device. Open the notification and set the relevant access permissions for other devices.

The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices used. Refer to your client device User guide for more information. If the device cannot connect, check that your Wi-Fi®network is working.

You can also access the Media server menu under Settings > Xperia™ > Media server settings. If you close the Media server view, the file sharing function stays running in the background.

 

To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices

1

From your Home screen, tap

, then find and tap .

2

Tap , then tap Media server.

 

3

Drag the slider to turn off the Share media function.

 

To set access permissions for a pending device

1

From your Home screen, tap

, then find and tap .

2

Tap , then tap Media server.

 

3

Select a device from the Pending devices list.

4

Select an access permission level.

 

To change the name of a registered device

1

From your Home screen, tap

, then find and tap .

2Tap , then tap Media server.

3Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name.

4Enter a new name for the device.

To change the access level of a registered device

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .

2Tap , then tap Media server.

3Select a device from the Registered devices list.

4Tap Change access level and select an option.

To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified™ devices

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .

2Tap , then tap Media server.

3Tap .

Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device

Using DLNA™ technology, you can push media content saved on your device to another device connected to the same Wi-Fi® network. The other device must be able to function as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device, which means that it can render,

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Contents Xperia TX Contents Contacts Taking photos and recording videosLocation services and sources Using GPS Google Maps 100 Calendar 101 Alarm clockBrowsing the web 110 Xperia TX User guide Getting started About this User guideAndroid-what and why? Phone overviewAssembly To remove the batteryTurning the device on and off Locking and unlocking the screenTo insert the memory card and the micro SIM card To turn on the deviceSetup guide Accounts and servicesGoogle account Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account Facebook accountUsing the keys Using the touchscreenGetting to know your device Marking optionsScrolling To zoomTo scroll Battery Charging the batterySensors To flickBattery notification light status Improving battery performanceTo check the battery level To access the battery usage menuUsing Stamina mode Using Low battery modeEstimating the standby time of your device Lock screen Home screenWidgets Rearranging your Home screenCustomization options Accessing and using applications Taking a screenshotChanging the background of your Home screen Using small apps Application screenOpening and closing applications Recently used applications windowApplication menu Rearranging your Application screenTo uninstall an application from the 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PlayTo make a call using smart dial CallingMaking calls Making calls overviewReceiving calls Showing or hiding your phone numberRejecting a call with a message Using the call log Ongoing callsOngoing calls overview Forwarding calls Restricting callsMultiple calls Conference calls VoicemailEmergency calls To make an emergency callTo make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked Transferring contacts using a computer Transferring contacts using an online accountContacts Transferring contactsTo import contacts using Bluetooth technology Searching and viewing contactsContacts screen overview To import contacts from a SIM cardTo add a contact To edit a contactTo associate a picture with a contact To personalize the ringtone for a contactFavorites and groups Sending contact informationAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Backing up contacts To link contactsTo separate linked contacts To export all contacts to a memory cardMessaging and chat Reading and sending messagesTo create and send a message To read a received messageOrganizing your messages Messaging settings Calling from a messageInstant messaging and video chat To start an instant message or a video call To reply to a chat message or join a video callTo learn more about Hangouts Setting up email To set up an email accountTo set an email account as your default account Sending and receiving email messagesEmail preview pane Organizing your email messages Email account settings GmailTo remove an email account from your device To change the inbox check frequencyMusic Transferring music to your deviceListening to music To adjust the audio volume Walkman home screenTo play a song To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Sharing music Sharing music on FacebookEnhancing the sound VisualizerRecognizing music with TrackID To identify music using TrackID technology To view TrackID chartsTo view TrackID charts from another region To buy a track recognized by the TrackID applicationFM radio Listening to the radioTo listen to the FM radio To move between radio channelsSound settings Favorite radio channelsCamera Taking photos and recording videosUsing Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Face detectionGeneral camera settings Capturing mode settings overviewAdding the geographical position to your photos Quick launchStill camera settings Self timer Focus modeSmile Shutter Metering Image stabilizerPreview FlashVideo camera settings Video camera settings overview Video resolutionTo adjust the video camera settings Microphone Album Viewing photos and videosSharing and managing photos and videos Editing photos with the Photo editor application Analyzing photos with faces in AlbumTo improve a photo using advanced settings To adjust the light settings for a photoPhoto albums To apply special effects to a photoTo 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 photoMovies Watching videos in the Movies applicationOverview of Movies To play a video in MoviesTransferring video content to your device Managing video contentWeb browser Browsing the webWeb browser overview To browse with Google ChromeConnecting to wireless networks Before using Wi-FiConnectivity Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network status Wi-Fi sleep policyWi-Fi Direct Sharing your mobile data connectionTo share your data connection using a USB cable To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspotVirtual private networks VPNs To rename or secure your portable hotspotSharing content with Dlna Certified devices Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your deviceTo set access permissions for a pending device To change the access level of a registered devicePlaying files on a Digital Media Renderer device To stop sharing files with other Dlna Certified devicesTo view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device To play a music track from your device on a DMR deviceTo turn on the NFC function To 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 NFC detection areaBluetooth wireless technology Connecting to an NFC compatible deviceTo share a web address with another device using NFC Scanning NFC tagsPairing with another Bluetooth device Naming your deviceConnecting your device to a computer Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technologyTo send items using Bluetooth To receive items using BluetoothTransferring and handling content using a USB cable Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-FiPC Companion Media GoConnecting your device to a TV set using a cable Sony Bridge for MacScreen mirroring Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader applicationAbout scanning with the NeoReader application Smart Connect NeoReader application menu overviewTo pair and connect an accessory To adjust the settings for a connected accessoryManaging devices To edit a Smart Connect eventSynchronizing with Google services Synchronizing data on your deviceAbout synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSyncTo set up an Xperia with Facebook account on your device Synchronizing with FacebookTo set a synchronization interval for a corporate account To remove a corporate accountPage Location services and sources Using GPSMaps and locations Getting the best performanceGoogle Maps Viewing your friends’ locations with Google LatitudeTo use Google Maps To learn more about Google MapsCalendar and alarm clock Alarm clockAbout the alarm clock CalendarTo set a new alarm To edit an existing alarmTo deactivate an alarm To activate an existing alarmTo activate the vibrate function for an alarm To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent modeTo snooze an alarm when it sounds To turn off an alarm when it soundsSupport and maintenance Updating your device wirelesslyUpdating your device using a USB cable connection Updating your deviceBackup and restore application Types of content you can back upPreparing to use the Backup and restore application Resetting your device Managing backup recordsSetting a screen lock Locking and protecting your deviceImei number To set up the Face Unlock feature To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock featureTo disable the Face Unlock feature To unlock the screen using a screen unlock patternFinding your device Recycling your deviceReference Status and notification icons overviewStatus icons 110Application overview Notification icons111 112 Limitations to services and features Important informationImportant information leaflet Legal information114

LT29i specifications

The Sony LT29i, also known as the Sony Xperia T, is a notable smartphone that captured attention with its remarkable design and impressive specifications. Launched in late 2012, it stood out in the competitive smartphone market, particularly for those who valued media consumption and quality photography.

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