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 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
1 Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.
2 From your  Home screen , tap 
 .
3 Find 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 
 .
2 Find and tap  Settings > Wi-Fi .
3 Tap 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
1 From the  Home screen , tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Settings > Wi-Fi .
3 Press 
.
4 Tap  Advanced .
5 Tap  Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep .
6 Select an option.
Sharing your mobile data connectionYou 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 is sharing its data connection, the following icons may appear in
the status bar or in the Notification panel:
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							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 connection and internal storage over a USB cable at the
same time.You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Go
to www.android.com/tether to get the most current information.
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot
1 From the  Home screen , tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Settings > More…  > Tethering & portable hotspot .
3 Tap  Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings  > Set up Wi-Fi hotspot .
4 Enter the  Network SSID  for the network. Tap the  Security field to select a
security type.
5 If required, enter a password.
6 Tap  Save .
7 Mark the  Portable Wi-Fi hotspot  checkbox. Your device starts broadcasting its
Wi-Fi network name (SSID). Up to eight computers or other devices can now
connect to this network.
8 Unmark the  Portable Wi-Fi hotspot  checkbox when you want to stop sharing
your data connection via Wi-Fi®.
To rename or secure your portable hotspot
1 From the  Home screen , tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Settings > More…  > Tethering & portable hotspot .
3 Tap  Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings  > Set up Wi-Fi hotspot .
4 Enter the  Network SSID  for the network.
5 To select a security type, tap the  Security field.
6 If required, enter a password.
7 Tap  Save .
Virtual private networks (VPNs)
Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to
access resources inside a secured local network from outside the actual network. For
example, VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational
institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when
they are outside of the internal network, for example, when they are travelling.
VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some
networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate in your device.
For detailed information on how to set up a connection to your virtual private
network, please contact the network administrator of your company or organisation.
To add a virtual private network
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > More…  > VPN .
3 Tap  Add VPN profile .
4 Select the type of VPN to add.
5 Enter your VPN settings.
6 Tap  Save .
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							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,
for example, a TV, or a computer. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the
Digital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same  Wi-
Fi®  network in order for content to be shared. You can also view or play content from
other DLNA Certified™ devices on your device.
After you set up the sharing of content between devices, you can, for example, listen
to music files stored on your home computer from your device, or view photos taken
with your device's camera on a large-screen TV.
Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your device When you play files from another DLNA Certified™ device on your device, this otherdevice acts as a server. In other words, it shares content over a network. The server
device must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission to
your device. It also must be connected to the same  Wi-Fi® network as your device.
To play a shared track on your device
1 Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the
same  Wi-Fi®  network as your device.
2 From your  Home screen , tap 
, then find and tap  WALKMAN.
3 Tap  My music  to open the music library.
4 Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5 Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track that you want
to play. The track starts playing automatically.
To play a shared video on your device
1 Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the
same  Wi-Fi®  network as your device.
2 From your  Home screen , tap 
, then find and tap  Movies > Devices .
3 Select a device from the list of connected devices.
4 Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want
to play.
To view a shared photo on your device
1 Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the
same  Wi-Fi®  network as your device.
2 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Album > My albums . All your available online albums and
connected devices are displayed.
4 Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5 Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it.
Preparing to play content from your device on DLNA Certified™
devices
Before you can view or play media files from your device on other DLNA Certified™
devices, you must set up file sharing on your device. The devices that you share
content with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act
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							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  My music  to open the music library.
4 Press 
, then tap  Media server .
5 To turn on the  Share content function, drag the slider. 
 appears in the status
bar. Your device can now work as a media server.
6 Connect your computer or other devices to the same  Wi-Fi® network as your
device.
7 A notification appears in the status bar of your device. Open the notification
and set the relevant access permissions for other devices.
The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices used. Refer to your client device User guide for more information. If the device cannot connect, check that
your  Wi-Fi®  network is working.You can also access the  Media server menu under Settings > More…  > Media server
settings . If you close the  Media server view, file sharing function function stays running in the
background.
To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
, then find and tap .
2 Tap  My music  to open the music library.
3 Press 
, then tap  Media server .
4 Drag the slider to turn off the  Share content function.
To set access permissions for a pending device
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
, then find and tap .
2 Tap  My music  to open the music library.
3 Press 
, then tap  Media server .
4 Select a device from the  Pending devices list.
5 Select an access permission level.
To change the name of a registered device
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
, then find and tap .
2 Tap  My music  to open the music library.
3 Press 
, then tap  Media server .
4 Select a device from the  Registered devices list, then select Change name.
5 Enter a new name for the device.
To change the access level of a registered device
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
, then find and tap .
2 Tap  My music  to open the music library.
3 Press 
, then tap  Media server .
4 Select a device from the  Registered devices list.
5 Tap  Change access level  and select an option.
To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
, then find and tap .
2 Tap  My music  to open the music library.
3 Press 
, then tap  Media server .
4 Tap 
.
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							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 the device used.
Refer to the user guide for the respective device for more detailed information.
To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device
1 Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is
connected to the same  Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Album.
4 Browse to and open the file that you want to view.
5 Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap 
 and select a DMR device to
share your content with. The selected files start playing in chronological order
on the device that you select.
6 To disconnect from the DMR device, tap 
 and select your device. The file
stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device.
You can also share a video from the Movies application on your device by tapping the video and then tapping 
.
To play a music track from your device on a DMR device
1 Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is
connected to the same  Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2 From your  Home screen , tap 
, then find and tap  WALKMAN.
3 Tap  My music  to open the music library.
4 Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share, then
tap the track.
5 Tap 
 and select a DMR device to share your content with. The track plays
automatically on the device that you select.
6 To disconnect from the DMR device, tap 
 and select your device. The track
stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device.
NFC Use Near Field Communications (NFC) to share data with other devices, such as a
video, photo, web page address, music file or contact. You can also use NFC to scan
tags that give you more information about a product or service as well as tags that
activate certain functions on your device.
NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimetre, so the
devices sharing data must be held close to each other. Before you can use NFC, you
must first turn on the NFC function, and the device's screen must be active.
NFC may not be available in all countries and/or regions.
To turn on the NFC function
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Settings > More… .
3 Mark the  NFC checkbox.
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							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 back so that the NFC
detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect,
they vibrate and play a short sound. A thumbnail of the contact appears.
5 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6 When the transfer is done, the contact information is displayed on the screen
of the receiving device and is also saved on the receiving device.
To share a music file with another device using NFC
1 Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC
function turned on, and that both screens are active.
2 To open the "WALKMAN" application, tap 
, then find and tap .
3 Tap the  My music  tab to open the music library.
4 Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.
5 Tap the track to play it. You can then tap 
 to pause the track. The transfer
works whether the track is playing or paused.
6 Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC
detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect,
they vibrate and play a short sound. A thumbnail of the track appears.
7 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
8 When the transfer is done, the music file plays immediately on the receiving
device. At the same time, the file is saved on the receiving device.
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							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 appears.
5 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6 When the transfer is done, the photo or video is displayed on the screen of the
receiving device. At the same time, the item is saved on the receiving device.
You can also use NFC to share a video from the Movies application.
To share a web address with another device using NFC
1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
2 From your  Home screen , tap 
 .
3 To open the web browser, find and tap 
 .
4 Load the web page that you want to share.
5 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 web page appears.
6 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7 When the transfer is done, the web page is displayed on the screen of the
receiving device.
Scanning NFC tags
Your device can scan various kinds of NFC tags. For example, it can scan embedded tags on a poster, on a billboard advertisement, or beside a product in a retail store.
You can receive additional information, such as a web address.
To scan an NFC tag
1 Make sure that your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen
is active.
2 Place your device over the tag so that the NFC detection area touches it. Your
device scans the tag and displays the content collected. Tap the content of the
tag to open it.
3 To open the tag, tap it.
Paying for items with your device You can use the Operator wallet application on your device to pay for items in stores
that support NFC payment methods. Just tap your device on specially enabled
electronic payment pads to pay for your purchases. Payments are backed by a credit
or debit card, or by prepaid cards or vouchers. Your payment information is stored in
the payment application, so you don’t need to enter it every time.
To use Operator wallet, your SIM card must have a secure element embedded. Contact your
network operator for more details.
Google Wallet™
Use the Google Wallet™ application to pay for goods at checkouts. If there is a
supported NFC terminal at the checkout, you can just tap your device on the terminal
to pay. Google Wallet™ stores details of your credit and debit cards as well as details
of coupons and other special offers. Most major credit card types are supported.
Security features include a PIN, encrypted storage and the ability to remotely disable
a lost wallet.
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							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 can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony,
such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer
to the User guide of the compatible device for more information.
You may need to have Wi-Fi® or Bluetooth™ activated on both devices for the connection to
work.
Bluetooth™ wireless technology
Use the Bluetooth™ function to send files to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices,
or to connect to handsfree accessories. Turn on the Bluetooth™ function in your
device and create wireless connections to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices
such as computers, handsfree accessories, and phones. Bluetooth™ connections
work better within 10 metres (33 feet), with no solid objects in between. In some
cases you have to manually pair your device with other Bluetooth™ devices.
Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth™ devices can vary.
To turn on the Bluetooth™ function and make your device visible
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings.
3 Tap the on-off switch beside  Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth™ function.
4 Tap  Bluetooth . Your device and a list of available Bluetooth™ devices appear.
5 Tap your device name to make your device visible to other Bluetooth™
devices.
To adjust your device's visibility time to other Bluetooth™ devices
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Bluetooth .
3 Press 
 and select  Visibility timeout .
4 Select an option.
Naming your device
You can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after you
have turned on the Bluetooth™ function and your device is set to visible.
To give your device a name
1 Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is turned on.
2 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Bluetooth .
4 Press 
 and select  Rename phone .
5 Enter a name for your device.
6 Tap  Rename .
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							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 the user guide for your Bluetooth™ device to get
the device passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you
connect to a paired Bluetooth™ device.
Some Bluetooth™ devices, for example, most Bluetooth™ headsets, require you toboth pair and connect with the other device.
You can pair your device with several Bluetooth™ devices, but you can only connect
to one Bluetooth™ profile at the same time.
To pair your device with another Bluetooth™ device
1 Make sure that the device you want to pair your device with has the
Bluetooth™ function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices.
2 From the  Home screen , tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Bluetooth . All available Bluetooth™ devices appear in
a list.
4 Tap the Bluetooth™ device that you want to pair with your device.
5 Enter a passcode, if required, or confirm the same passcode on both devices.
Your device and the Bluetooth™ device are now paired.
To connect your device to another Bluetooth™ device
1 If you are connecting to a Bluetooth device that requires you to first pair your
device before connecting, follow the relevant steps to pair your device with
that device.
2 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Bluetooth .
4 Tap the Bluetooth™ device to which you want to connect your device.
To unpair a Bluetooth™ device
1 From the  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Bluetooth .
3 Under  Paired devices , tap 
 beside the name of the device that you want to
unpair.
4 Tap  Unpair .
Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technology Share items with other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as phones orcomputers. You can send and receive several kinds of items using the Bluetooth™
function, such as:
• Photos and videos
• Music and other audio files
• Contacts
• Web pages
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							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 you are asked to do so.
6 Tap the name of the receiving device.
7 Receiving device:  If asked, accept the connection.
8 Sending device:  If asked, confirm the transfer to the receiving device.
9 Receiving device:  Accept the incoming item.
To receive items using Bluetooth™
1 Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is on and is visible to other
Bluetooth™ devices.
2 The sending device now starts sending data to your device.
3 If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the
suggested passcode.
4 When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar
downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.
5 Tap  Accept  to start the file transfer.
6 To view the progress of the transfer, drag the status bar downwards.
7 To open a received item, drag the status bar downwards and tap the relevant
notification.
To view files you have received using Bluetooth™
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Bluetooth .
3 Press 
 and select  Show received files .
Connecting your device to a computer
Connect your device to a computer and start transferring pictures, music and other file types. The easiest ways to connect are using a USB cable or Bluetooth wireless
technology.
When you connect your device to the computer using a USB cable, you are
prompted to install the PC Companion application on your computer. PC Companion
helps you access additional computer applications to transfer and organise media
files, update your device, synchronise device content, and more.
You might not be able to transfer some copyright-protected material between your device and a computer.
Transferring and handling content using a USB cable
Use a USB cable connection between a computer and your device for easy transfer and management of your files. Once the two devices are connected, you can drag
and drop content between your device and the computer, using the computer's file
explorer.
If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files to your device, it's
best to use the Media Go™ application on your computer. Media Go™ converts
media files so that you can use them on your device.
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