Sony 1273-5759 Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network status, Wi-Fi sleep policy, Wi-Fi Direct

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Advanced Wi-Fi® settings

Wi-Fi® network status

When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, it is possible to see the status of these Wi-Fi® 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.

2From your Home screen, tap .

3Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

4Press .

5Tap Advanced.

6Mark the Network notification checkbox.

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

1From 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.

Wi-Fi® sleep policy

By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when to switch from Wi-Fi® to mobile data.

If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device uses a mobile data connection to access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a mobile data connection on your device).

To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

3Press .

4Tap Advanced.

5Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.

6Select an option.

Wi-Fi Direct™

Use Wi-Fi Direct™ to connect to other devices directly, without joining a traditional home, office or hotspot network. For example, you can enable your device to be connected directly to a computer so that you can access content from your device on the computer. The devices that you share content with must have Wi-Fi Direct™ certification.

To turn on Wi-Fi Direct™

1Make sure your device has the Wi-Fi®function turned on.

2From your Home screen, tap .

3Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

4Tap > Wi-Fi Direct.

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

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Contents Xperia ZL Contents Messaging and chat Browsing the web Video Unlimited serviceLocation services and sources 101 Using GPS Google Maps 102 Calendar 103 Alarm clock Support and maintenance 106Xperia ZL User guide Device overview Getting startedAbout this User guide Android what and why?To remove the SIM and memory card cover AssemblyTurning the device on and off To activate the screen Locking and unlocking the screenTo force the device to restart Microsoft 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 screenRearranging your Home screen WidgetsChanging the background of your Home screen Customisation optionsOpening and closing applications Accessing and using applicationsTaking a screenshot Application screenRecently used applications window Using small appsRearranging your Application screen Status and notificationsApplication menu Checking notifications and ongoing activities Setting your device from the Notification panelCustomising quick settings from the Notification panel On-screen keyboard Accessing settingsPhonepad Application bar Entering text using voice inputEditing text Personalising the Xperia keyboard Date and time Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the sound settings Customising your deviceAirplane mode Ringtone settingsScreen settings Language settingsClearing the application memory MemoryMemory card Formatting the memory cardAccess Point Names APNs Using a headsetInternet and messaging settings Controlling data usage Data roaming Mobile network settingsTo 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 get started with Music Unlimited Music Unlimited online serviceListening to the radio FM radioFavourite radio channels Sound settingsTaking photos and recording videos CameraFace detection Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesQuick launch General camera settingsCapturing mode settings overview Adding the geographical position to your photosStill camera settings Smile Shutter Self-timerFocus mode Flash MeteringImage stabiliser PreviewTo adjust the video camera settings Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Video resolution Microphone HDR videoVideo stabiliser 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 delete a video To get started with Video Unlimited Video Unlimited serviceVideo Unlimited To 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 devicesPlaying files on a Digital Media Renderer device To 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 PC Companion To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer modeTo remove a pairing with another device 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 controlSmart Connect Connecting your device in a car using MirrorLinkTo edit a Smart Connect event To pair and connect an accessoryTo adjust the settings for a connected accessory Managing devicesSynchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Google servicesSynchronising data on your device About synchronising data on your deviceSynchronising with Facebook 100 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 unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern To set up the Face Unlock featureTo unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature To disable the Face Unlock featureRecycling your device Finding your deviceSupport application 112 ReferenceStatus and notification icons overview Status icons113 Application overviewNotification icons 114 Legal information Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Important information leaflet116

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