Sony Xperia S User Guide

To add a Wi-Fi® network manually
1 Make sure that  Wi-Fi® is turned on.
2 From the  Home screen , tap 
 .
3 Find and tap  Settings > Wi-Fi  .
4 Tap 
.
5 Enter the  Network SSID  for the network.
6 Tap the  Security  field to select a security type.
7 If required, enter a password.
8 Tap  Save .
The Wi-Fi®  network name may be indicated as SSID, ESSID or Access Point. Contact your
Wi-Fi®  network administrator to get the Network SSID and password.
Advanced Wi-Fi® settings
Wi-Fi® network status When you...

Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot is active
To share your data connection using a USB cable
1 Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.
2 Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a
computer.
3 From your  Home screen , tap 
 .
4 Find and tap  Settings > More…  > Tethering & portable hotspot .
5 Mark the  USB tethering  checkbox.
6 To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the  USB tethering checkbox or
disconnect the USB cable.
You cannot share your device's data...

To connect to a virtual private network
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > More…  > VPN .
3 In the list of available networks, tap the VPN that you want to connect to.
4 Enter the required information.
5 Tap  Connect .
To disconnect from a virtual private network
1 Drag the status bar downwards.
2 Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such...

as client devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content
available to client devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must
also give access permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appear
as registered devices. Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as
pending devices.
To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1 Connect your device to a  Wi-Fi® network.
2 From your  Home screen , tap 
, then find and tap .
3 Tap...

Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer deviceUsing DLNA™ technology, you can push media content saved on your device toanother device connected to the same  Wi-Fi® network. The other device must be
able to function as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device, which means that it can
render, or play, content received from your device. A DMR device can be, for
example, a TV with DLNA function, or a PC running Windows® 7 or higher.The settings for enabling the Digital Media Renderer may vary depending on...

NFC detection areaThe location of the NFC detection area is not the same on all devices. When sharing data with
another device using NFC, refer to the User guide of the other device for more information.
To share a contact with another device using NFC
1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
2 To view contacts, go to your  Home screen, tap 
 , then tap  .
3 Tap the contact that you want to share.
4 Hold your device and the receiving device back to...

To share a photo or video with another device using NFC
1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
2 To view photos and videos in your device, go to your  Home screen, tap 
 ,
then find and tap  Album.
3 Tap the photo or video that you want to share.
4 Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC
detection areas touch each other. When the devices connect, they vibrate and
play a short sound. A thumbnail of the photo or video...

Operator walletThe Operator wallet application lets you access a variety of services provided by your
network operator, such as the option to pay for items in underground trains and
stores. Contact your network operator for more information about such services.
To select a wallet for use on your device
1 Make sure that the NFC function is on.
2 From your  Home screen , tap 
 .
3 Find and tap  Settings > More… .
4 Tap  NFC security handler  and select an option.
Connecting to an NFC compatible device You...

Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device
When you pair your device with another device, you can, for example, connect your
device to a Bluetooth™ headset or a Bluetooth™ car kit and use these other devices
to make and receive calls.
Once you have paired your device with a Bluetooth™ device, your device will
remember this pairing. When pairing your device with a Bluetooth™ device, you may
need to enter a passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode
0000. If this does not work, refer to...

To send items using Bluetooth™
1 Receiving device:  Make sure the Bluetooth™ function is turned on and that
the device is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices.
2 Sending device:  Open the application which contains the item that you want to
send, and scroll to the item.
3 Depending on the application and on the item that you want to send, you may
need to, for example, touch and hold the item, open the item, and press 
.
Other ways to send an item may exist.
4 Select  Bluetooth .
5 Turn on Bluetooth™, if...