Sony C6506, C6502, C6503 manual Sharing your mobile data connection, Controlling data usage

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To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy

1 From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

3 Press .

4 Tap Advanced.

5 Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.

6 Select an option.

Sharing your mobile data connection

You can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable. This process is called USB tethering. You can also share your device's data connection with up to eight other devices at once by turning your device into a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot. When your device's mobile data connection is successfully shared, the sharing devices can use your device's data connection, for example, to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive emails.

You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Go to www.android.com/tether to get the most current information.

To share your data connection using a USB cable

1Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.

2Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a computer.

3 From your Home screen, tap .

4Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.

5Mark the USB tethering checkbox, then tap OK if prompted. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.

6To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the USB tethering checkbox or disconnect the USB cable.

You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same time.

To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.

3 Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.

4 Enter the Network SSID information.

5 To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.

6 Tap Save.

7 Tap and mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox.

8 If prompted, tap OK to confirm. appears in the status bar once the portable Wi- Fi® hotspot is active.

9 To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®, unmark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox.

To rename or secure your portable hotspot

1 From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.

3 Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.

4 Enter the Network SSID for the network.

5 To select a security type, tap the Security field. 6 If required, enter a password.

7 Tap Save.

Controlling data usage

You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your mobile data or Wi-Fi® connection during a given period. For example, you can view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your mobile

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Contents Xperia ZL Contents Typing text Music Email account settings GmailCalendar 106 Alarm and clock 107 Bluetooth wireless technologyGetting started Find and tap Settings About phone Android versionAbout this User guide Device overviewAssembly To remove the memory card To remove the SIM and memory card coverTo remove the micro SIM card To turn on the device Starting your device for the first timeTo attach the SIM and memory card cover Charging your device Why do I need a Google account?Find and tap Settings Add account Google Battery notification light status Learning the basics Using the touchscreenTapping Touching and holdingPinching and spreading Locking and unlocking the screenSwiping FlickingHome screen Home screen panes Application screenTap Search apps Navigating applicationsSmall apps Widgets Shortcuts and folders Background and themes Find and tap Settings Personalization Status bar icons Find and tap Settings Personalization Lock screenFind and tap Settings Personalization Manage notifications Taking a screenshotNotification light Icons in the status barStatus icons To dismiss a notification from the Notification panelNotification icons Application overviewPage Downloading applications Find and tap Settings SecurityDownloading applications from Google Play Downloading applications from other sourcesInternet and networks Internet and MMS settingsBrowsing the web To browse with Google ChromeFind and tap Settings More… Mobile networks Wi-FiFind and tap Settings More… Internet settings Tap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkbox Wi-Fi settingsFind and tap Settings More… Tethering & portable hotspot Tap Advanced Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleepSharing your mobile data connection Controlling data usageMark the Restrict background data checkbox Find and tap Settings Data usageSelecting mobile networks Tap Connect Virtual private networks VPNsSynchronizing data on your device Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSyncSynchronizing with online accounts Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSyncSynchronizing with Outlook using a computer Sound, ringtone, and volume Basic settingsAccessing settings SIM card protection Screen settingsFind and tap Settings Security Screen lock Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock PatternScreen lock Tap ContinueDate and time Language settingsEnhancing the sound output Find and tap Settings Sound Sound effectsTap Sound enhancements Settings On-screen keyboard Typing textApplication bar Entering text using voice inputEditing text Tap Writing languages, then tap Personalizing the Xperia keyboardCalling To make a call using smart dialMaking calls To make a call by dialingRejecting a call with a message Receiving callsShowing or hiding your phone number Ongoing calls Using the call logTap Missed call Tap Hide call logMultiple 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 using an online account Transferring contacts using a computerContacts Transferring contactsSearching and viewing contacts To import contacts using Bluetooth technologyTo import contacts from a SIM card Tap , then tap Import contacts SIM cardTap Set ringtone Adding and editing contactsTap ICE In Case of Emergency Adding medical and emergency contact informationTap , then tap Edit medical info Tap ICE In Case of Emergency, then tapMark the ICE in lock screen checkbox Mark the Enable call in ICE checkboxFavorites and groups Backing up contacts Sending contact informationAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Tap Export Press , then tap Export contacts SIM cardTo create and send a message Messaging and chatReading and sending messages Download message Organizing your messagesDelete Tap , then tap Delete conversationsInstant 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 To set up an email account Setting up emailTo set an email account as your default account Sending and receiving email messagesForward Email preview paneReply or Reply all Tap Delete Organizing your email messagesTap General Split view Gmail Email account settingsTap Delete account OK Tap Out of officeListening to music MusicTransferring music to your device Walkman homescreen To adjust the audio volumeTo play a song To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Tap Add to Sharing musicSharing music on Facebook Enhancing the sound Tap Settings Sound effects Sound enhancementsVisualizer Recognizing music with TrackIDTo view TrackID charts To identify music using TrackID technologyTo view TrackID charts from another region To buy a track recognized by the TrackID applicationTo get started with Music Unlimited Music Unlimited online serviceTo delete a track from the track history Listening to the radio FM radioTo listen to the FM radio To move between radio channelsFavorite radio channels Sound settingsTaking photos and recording videos CameraFace detection Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesTap Focus mode Face detection Adding the geographical position to your photos General camera settingsStill camera settings Self timer Still camera settings overview ResolutionFocus mode Smile ShutterPreview MeteringImage stabilizer Scene selection FlashTo adjust the video camera settings Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Video resolution Microphone HDR videoVideo stabilizer Night Viewing photos and videos Photos and videos in AlbumSharing and managing photos and videos Analyzing photos with faces in Album Editing photos with the Photo editor applicationTo adjust the light settings for a photo To improve a photo using advanced settingsPhoto albums To apply special effects to a photoTo 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 FacebookFind and tap Album My albums Globe Find and tap Album My albums MapsWatching videos in the Movies application VideosTo play a video in Movies To play a video on an external deviceManaging video content Transferring video content to your deviceTo get started with Video Unlimited Video Unlimited serviceMirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cableConnectivity Tap MHL connectedPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Screen mirroring Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device To play a music track from your device on a DMR device To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR deviceTo turn on the NFC function To set up a connection with a DUALSHOCK3 wireless controllerTo share a music file with another device using NFC To share a contact with another device using NFCTo share a photo or video with another device using NFC To share a web address with another device using NFCConnecting to an NFC compatible device Bluetooth wireless technologyPairing with another Bluetooth device Naming your deviceTap Unpair Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technologySelect Bluetooth To view files you have received using Bluetooth To receive items using Bluetooth100 Smart apps and features that save you timeControlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect Event Using your device as a walletManaging devices 102 Find and tap Settings Location Using location servicesFind and tap Settings Google Location Travel and mapsGoogle Maps and navigation Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Start MirrorLink Using your device with a car infotainment systemAirplane mode Calendar Calendar and alarm clockTap Weather forecast Alarm and clockTap National holidays Tap Repeat Tap SnoozeComputer tools Support and maintenanceSupport for your device Updating your device using a computer Updating your device wirelesslyFind and tap Update Center System Updating your deviceFind and tap Settings Security my Xperia Activate Battery and power managementFind and tap Settings About phone Status Finding a lost deviceImproving battery time using Low battery mode Improving battery time using Stamina modeImproving battery time using Location-based Wi-Fi Find and tap Settings Power management Battery usageImproving memory performance Improving battery time by queuing background dataMemory and storage Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Managing files using a computerFind and tap Settings Storage Transfer data to SD card Tap Cached data OKFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity Backing up and restoring contentBacking up data to a computer Tap DisconnectFind and tap Back up & restore Backing up with the Backup and restore applicationFind and tap Back up & restore Tap Restore Tap Back up nowTap Reset phone Restarting and resettingFind and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset Legal information Recycling your device Limitations to services and featuresSony C6502/C6503/C6506 118
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