Secured networks are indicated by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.

FCC Caution: Operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency band is only permitted for indoor use. For indoor and outdoor operation, connect your device to an FCC approved 5 GHz WLAN access point.

 

Some Wi-Fi® networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not

 

broadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it manually

 

to your list of available Wi-Fi® networks.

 

To turn on Wi-Fi®

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap Settings.

3Drag the slider beside Wi-Fito the right to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.

It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.

 

To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap Settings.

3Tap Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.

4Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant password. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.

To search for new available networks, tap , and then tap Scan.

To add a Wi-Fi® network manually

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

3Tap .

4Enter the Network SSID information.

5To select a security type, tap the Security field.

6 If required, enter a password.

7 To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Show advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.

8 Tap Save.

Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.

Wi-Fi® settings

When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.

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

To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications

1Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.

2 From your Home screen, tap .

3Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

4 Press .

5 Tap Advanced.

6 Mark the Network notification checkbox.

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

1 From 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.

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Sony C6503, C6502, C6506 manual Wi-Fi settings, Tap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkbox