User Guide

Connectivity
Connecting your device to a TV set 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 an MHL cable 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 a 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. The MHL settings appear on the TV screen.
3 Select Remote control usage.
You can also press the yellow button on the TV remote control to open the Notification panel.
You can select Video Output Size to adjust the size of the output on the TV screen. If the TV
already has an auto-scaling option enabled, this setting does not appear under the MHL
settings.
To disconnect your device from a 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 Homescreen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring.
3 Under Receive, tap Start.
4 Other device: From the Homescreen, 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 allow a connection with your device.
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