User Guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Getting started
- Learning the basics
- Downloading applications
- Internet and networks
- Synchronizing data on your device
- Basic settings
- Typing text
- Contacts
- Music
- FM radio
- Camera
- Photos and videos in Album
- Videos
- Connectivity
- Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable
- Mirroring the screen of another Xperia™ device wirelessly on your device
- Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV
- Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices
- Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller
- NFC
- Bluetooth® wireless technology
- One-touch Setup
- Smart apps and features that save you time
- Travel and maps
- Calendar and alarm clock
- Support and maintenance
- Support for your device
- Computer tools
- Updating your device
- Finding a lost device
- IDID number
- Battery and power management
- Memory and storage
- Managing files using a computer
- Restarting and resetting
- Using your device in wet and dusty conditions
- Recycling your device
- Limitations to services and features
- Legal information
Connectivity
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable
You can connect your device to a TV set using an MHL cable or an HDMI cable to
view content saved in your device on the TV screen. When you connect your device in
this way to a compatible 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 a cable and an adaptor separately.
To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input
1
Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable. appears in your device's
status bar after a connection is established.
2 The 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
1 Connect your device to an MHL adaptor and connect the adaptor to a USB
power supply.
2
Connect the adaptor to a TV using a HDMI™ cable. appears in your device's
status bar after a connection is established.
3 The 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
1 While your device is connected to the TV set, drag the status bar downward to
open the Notification panel.
2 Tap 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.
Mirroring the screen of another Xperia™ device wirelessly on
your device
You can use the Screen mirroring feature to share the screen of another Xperia™
device on the screen of your device without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™
technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices. The other
Xperia™ device, for example, an Xperia™ phone or tablet, must support Wi-Fi
CERTIFIED Miracast™.
To mirror the screen of the Xperia™ device on your device
1 Your device: From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring > OK.
3 Tap Standby mode.
4 Other device: From your Home screen, tap .
5 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring > Turn on
Screen mirroring.
6 Tap OK and select a device.
7 Your device: Tap Accept to connect with your device.
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV
You can use the Screen mirroring feature 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
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