Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection.

1.From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings

More settings Wi-Fi Direct.

2.Touch the OFF / ON icon to turn Wi-Fi Direct on.

If you are currently connected to a Wi-Fi network, a prompt displays Start Wi-Fi direct operation. This will turn off Wi-Fi client/hotspot operation.

3.Touch OK to continue.

Your device will begin to search for other devices enabled with Wi-Fi direct connections.

4.Touch the Wi-Fi Direct tab to display Available devices.

5.Enable Wi-Fi Direct (similar to Steps 1 and 2) on the device to which you want to connect.

6.Once the device you want to connect to is displayed, touch on it.

An Invitation to connect displays on the device to which you want to connect.

7.On that device, touch Accept.

You have 30 seconds to touch Accept on the device to which you want to connect for the connection to be made.

Once connected, the other device will show as

Connected in your list of Wi-Fi Direct devices and the

icon will display at the bottom of your screen.

Sharing Information with Connected Device

To share videos, photos, or other information with the connected device, follow these steps:

1.View the information that you want to share. For example, if you want to share a photo, find the photo in your camera viewer or My Files folder, then touch the Share, Share via, or Send via option.

2.Touch the Wi-Fi Direct option.

The Wi-Fi Direct settings screen displays, Wi-Fi Direct is turned on, and you device scans for other devices.

3.Touch a connected device name. For example, Android_XXXX.

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