Sony 1273-4977 manual Connecting your device to a TV set using a cable, Screen mirroring

To transfer content using Sony™ Bridge for Mac

1Using a USB cable, connect your device to an Apple® Mac® computer.

2Computer: Open the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments, The Sony™ Bridge for Mac application detects your device.

3Computer: Drag and drop the desired files between your device and the Apple® Mac® computer.

Connecting your device to a TV set using a cable

Connect your device to a TV set and start viewing content saved in your device on a larger screen. When you connect your device to the TV set, the TV launcher application opens. This application helps you to play media files from your device on TVs and other devices.

You may have to purchase an MHL cable separately.

To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input

1Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable. appears in your device's status bar after a connection is established.

2The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions to view your media files on the TV.

To view content from your device on a TV which supports HDMI™ input

1Connect your device to an MHL adaptor, and connect the adaptor to a USB power supply.

2Connect the adaptor to a TV using a HDMI™ cable. appears in your device's status bar after a connection is established.

3The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions to view your media files on the TV.

To view help about using the TV remote control

1While your device is connected to the TV set, drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel.

2Tap MHL connected.

You can also press the yellow button on the TV remote control to open the Notification panel.

To disconnect your device from the TV set

•Disconnect the MHL™ cable or the MHL adaptor from your device.

Screen mirroring

Use Screen mirroring to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favourite photos from the comfort of your couch. You can also use this feature to listen to music from your device via the TV's speakers.

Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the functionality described above to work. If your TV does not support screen mirroring, you need to purchase a wireless display adapter separately.

When using screen mirroring, the image quality may sometimes be negatively impacted if there is interference from other Wi-Fi® networks.

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