Sony LT25i manual Sharing content with Dlna Certified devices

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To connect to a virtual private network

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.

3In the list of available networks, tap the VPN that you want to connect to.

4Enter the required information.

5Tap Connect.

To disconnect from a virtual private network

1Drag the status bar downwards.

2Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.

Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices

You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as, for example, a TV, or a computer. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same Wi- Fi® network in order for content to be shared. You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified™ devices on your device.

After you set up the sharing of content between devices, you can, for example, listen to music files stored on your home computer from your device, or view photos taken with your device's camera on a large-screen TV.

Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your device

When you play files from another DLNA Certified™ device on your device, this other device acts as a server. In other words, it shares content over a network. The server device must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission to your device. It also must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.

To play a shared track on your device

1Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.

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

3Select a device from the list of connected devices.

4Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track that you want to play. The track starts playing automatically.

To play a shared video on your device

1Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.

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

3Select a device from the list of connected devices.

4Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want to play.

To view a shared photo on your device

1Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.

2From your Home screen, tap .

3Find and tap Album > My albums. All your available online albums and connected devices are displayed.

4Select a device from the list of connected devices.

5Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it.

Preparing to play content from your device on DLNA Certified™ devices

Before you can view or play media files from your device on other DLNA Certified™ devices, you must set up file sharing on your device. The devices that you share content with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act as client devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content

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Contents Xperia Contents Taking photos and recording videos ContactsBrowsing the web Location services and sources Using GPS Google Maps 100Calendar 101 Alarm clock 110 Xperia V User guide To check the current software version of your device Getting startedAbout this User guide Android what and why?Phone overview To insert a memory card AssemblyTo insert the micro SIM card To remove the micro SIM card To insert the batteryTo attach the battery cover To turn off the device Turning the device on and offLocking and unlocking the screen To turn on the deviceMicrosoft Exchange ActiveSync account Setup guideAccounts and services Google accountMarking options Using the keysUsing the touchscreen Getting to know your deviceTo scroll ScrollingTo zoom To flick BatteryCharging the battery SensorsTo access the battery usage menu Battery notification light statusImproving battery performance To check the battery levelEstimating the standby time of your device Using Stamina modeUsing Low battery mode Home screen Lock screenWidgets Changing the background of your Home screen Rearranging your Home screenCustomisation options Opening and closing applications Accessing and using applicationsTaking a screenshot Application screenRecently used applications window Using small appsRearranging your Application screen Status and notificationsApplication menu To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Checking notifications and ongoing activitiesTo open the Notification panel On-screen keyboard Accessing settingsSetting your device from the Notification panel Customising quick settings from the Notification panelPhonepad Entering text using voice input Application bar Editing textPersonalising the Xperia keyboard Customising your device Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the sound settings Date and time Ringtone settingsMemory Screen settingsLanguage settings Airplane modeClearing the application memory Using a headsetMemory card Formatting the memory cardAccess Point Names APNs Internet and messaging settingsControlling data usage Mobile network settingsTo activate automatic network selection To select a network modeData roaming To select another network manuallyTo download an application from Google Play Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from Google Play Downloading applications from other sourcesTo make a call by dialling CallingMaking calls Making calls overviewRejecting a call with a message Receiving callsShowing or hiding your phone number Ongoing calls overview Using the call logOngoing calls Multiple calls Forwarding callsRestricting calls Voicemail Conference callsTo make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked Emergency callsTo make an emergency call Transferring contacts Transferring contacts using a computerTransferring contacts using an online account ContactsTo import contacts from a SIM card To import contacts using Bluetooth technologySearching and viewing contacts Contacts screen overviewAdding and editing contacts Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Favourites and groupsSending contact information To export all contacts to a memory card Backing up contactsTo link contacts To separate linked contactsTo read a received message Messaging and chatReading and sending messages To create and send a messageOrganising your messages Instant messaging and video chat Messaging settingsCalling from a message To learn more about Hangouts To start an instant message or a video callTo reply to a chat message or join a video call Sending and receiving email messages Setting up emailTo set up an email account To set an email account as your default accountEmail preview pane Organising your email messages To change the inbox check frequency Email account settingsGmail To remove an email account from your deviceListening to music MusicTransferring music to your device To find song-related information online To adjust the audio volumeWalkman home screen To play a songPlaylists Sharing music on Facebook Sharing musicRecognising music with TrackID Enhancing the soundVisualiser To buy a track recognised by the TrackID application To identify music using TrackID technologyTo view TrackID charts To view TrackID charts from another regionTo move between radio channels FM radioListening to the radio To listen to the FM radioFavourite radio channels Sound settingsTaking photos and recording videos CameraQuick launch General camera settingsCapturing mode settings overview Adding the geographical position to your photosStill camera settings Focus mode Self-timerFlash MeteringImage stabiliser PreviewTo adjust the video camera settings Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Video resolution Microphone Viewing photos and videos AlbumSharing and managing photos and videos Analysing photos with faces in Album Editing photos with the Photo editor applicationTo apply special effects to a photo To improve a photo using advanced settingsTo adjust the light settings for a photo Photo albumsTo Like a photo or video on Facebook To view photos from online services in AlbumTo view and add comments to online album content Viewing your photos on a mapTo change the geotag of a photo To add a geotag to a photoTo view geotagged photos on a map To view geotagged photos on a globeTo play a video in Movies MoviesWatching videos in the Movies application Overview of MoviesManaging video content Transferring video content to your deviceTo browse with Google Chrome Web browserBrowsing the web Web browser overviewConnectivity Connecting to wireless networksBefore using Wi-Fi Sharing your mobile data connection Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network statusWi-Fi sleep policy Wi-Fi DirectTo rename or secure your portable hotspot To share your data connection using a USB cableTo use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot Virtual private networks VPNsPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesTo stop sharing files with other Dlna Certified devices To set access permissions for a pending deviceTo change the access level of a registered device Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer deviceTo turn on the NFC function To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR deviceTo play a music track from your device on a DMR device NFC detection area To share a contact with another device using NFCTo share a music file with another device using NFC Scanning NFC tags Bluetooth wireless technologyConnecting to an NFC compatible device To give your device a name Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceTo pair your device with another Bluetooth device Naming your deviceSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Connecting your device to a computerTransferring and handling content using a USB cable To remove from the paired host MR2 PC CompanionTo disconnect from connected device MR2 Sony Bridge for Mac Media GoScreen mirroring Connecting your device to a TV set using a cableTo transfer content using Sony Bridge for Mac To view help about using the TV remote controlManaging devices Smart ConnectTo adjust the settings for a connected accessory To pair and connect an accessorySynchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Google servicesSynchronising data on your device About synchronising data on your deviceSynchronising with Facebook Page Getting the best performance Location services and sourcesUsing GPS Maps and locationsTo learn more about Google Maps Google MapsViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude To use Google MapsCalendar Calendar and alarm clockAlarm clock About the alarm clockTo activate an existing alarm To set a new alarmTo edit an existing alarm To deactivate an alarmTo turn off an alarm when it sounds To activate the vibrate function for an alarmTo set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode To snooze an alarm when it soundsUpdating your device Support and maintenanceUpdating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a USB cable connectionPreparing to use the Backup and restore application Backup and restore applicationTypes of content you can back up Managing backup records Resetting your deviceImei number Setting a screen lockLocking and protecting your device To disable the screen unlock PIN To disable the Face Unlock featureTo unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern To disable the screen unlock patternRecycling your device Finding your deviceSupport application 110 ReferenceStatus and notification icons overview Status icons111 Application overviewNotification icons 112 Water resistance Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Important information leaflet114 Legal informationIP Ingress Protection rating SonyLT25i115