Sony Xperia L C2105 C2104 User Manual

							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 
, then tap  Media server .
4 To turn on the  Share media function, drag the slider. 
 appears in the status bar.
Your device can now work as a media server.
5 Connect your computer or other devices to the same  Wi-Fi® network as your
device.
6 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 thatyour  Wi-Fi®  network is working.You can also access the  Media server menu under Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity  > Media
server settings . If you close the  Media server view, the file sharing 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 
, then tap  Media server .
3 Drag the slider to turn off the  Share media function.
To set access permissions for a pending device
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
, then find and tap .
2 Tap 
, then tap  Media server .
3 Select a device from the  Pending devices list.
4 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 
, then tap  Media server .
3 Select a device from the  Registered devices list, then select Change name.
4 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 
, then tap  Media server .
3 Select a device from the  Registered devices list.
4 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 
, then tap  Media server .
3 Tap 
.
Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device
Using DLNA™ technology, you can push media content saved on your device to another
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.
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							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 
 > Throw .
6 Select a DMR device to share your content with. The selected files start playing in
chronological order on the device that you select.
7 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 Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share, then tap
the track.
4 Tap 
 and select a DMR device to share your content with. The track plays
automatically on the device that you select.
5 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.
NFCUse 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 centimeter, 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 Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.
4 Tap the track to play it. You can then tap 
 to pause the track. The transfer works
whether the track is playing or paused.
5 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.
6 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7 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, or a phone number.
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.
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 meters (33 feet), with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to
manually pair your device with other Bluetooth™ devices.
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							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 .
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 to both
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.
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							To unpair a Bluetooth®
 device
1 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap 
.
2 Find and tap  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 or computers.
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
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
downward 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 downward.
7 To open a received item, drag the status bar downward 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
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							access additional computer applications to transfer and organize media files, update
your device, synchronize 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, or between your device's internal
storage and SD card, 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.
To transfer content between your device and computer using a USB cable
1 Using a USB cable, connect your device to a computer.  Internal storage
connected  appears in the status bar.
2 Computer : Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and wait until
the internal storage on your device appears as an external disk in Microsoft®
Windows® Explorer.
3 Computer : Drag and drop the desired files between your device and the
computer.
To transfer content between internal storage and an SD card via USB
1 Using a USB cable, connect your phone to a computer.  Internal storage & SD
card connected  appears in the status bar on your phone screen.
2 Computer : Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and wait until
your phone's internal storage and your SD card appear as external disks in
Microsoft® Windows® Explorer.
3 Computer : Drag and drop the desired files between the phone's internal storage
and the SD card.
To transfer files directly from internal storage to an SD card in the device
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Storage  > Transfer data to SD card .
3 Mark the file types you want to transfer to the SD card.
4 Tap  Transfer .
The direct transfer method means that a USB cable connection to a computer is not
necessary.
Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi ®
You can transfer files between your device and other MTP compatible devices, such as a
computer, using a Wi-Fi ®
 connection. Before connecting, you first need to pair the two
devices. If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files between your
device and a computer, it's best to use the Media Go™ application on the computer. Media Go™ converts media files so that you can use them on your device.
In order to use this feature, you need a Wi-Fi ®
 enabled device that supports Media transfer,
for example, a computer running Microsoft ®
 Windows Vista ®
 or Windows ®
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							To pair your device wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode
1 Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally enabled
by default.
2 Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
3 Computer : Once the name of your device appears on the screen, click  Network
configuration  and follow the instructions to pair the computer.
4 When you are finished pairing, disconnect the USB cable from both devices.The above instructions only work if Windows ®
 7 is installed on your computer and the
computer is connected to a Wi-Fi ®
 Access Point via a network cable.
To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode
1 Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally enabled
by default.
2 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Xperia™  > USB Connectivity .
4 Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under  Trusted devices.
5 Tap  Connect .
Make sure the Wi-Fi ®
 function is turned on.
To disconnect a wirelessly paired device in Media transfer mode
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Xperia™  > USB Connectivity .
3 Tap the paired device that you want to disconnect from under  Trusted devices.
4 Tap  Disconnect .
To remove a pairing with another device
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Xperia™  > USB Connectivity .
3 Tap the paired device that you want to remove.
4 Tap  Forget .
PC Companion PC Companion is a computer application that gives you access to additional features
and services which help you transfer music, video and pictures to and from your device.
You can also use PC Companion to update your device and get the latest software
version available. The installation files for PC Companion are saved on your device and
the installation is launched from the device when you connect it to a computer via USB
cable.
You need an internet-connected computer running one of the following operating
systems to use the PC Companion application:
• Microsoft® Windows® 7
• Microsoft® Windows Vista®
• Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher)
To start PC Companion
1 Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.
2 Open the PC Companion application on the PC, then click  Start to open one of
the features you want to use.
Screen mirroring Use Screen mirroring 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 your favorite photos
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							from the comfort of your sofa. You can also use this feature to listen to music from your
phone via the TV's speakers.Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the
functionality described above to work. If your TV does not support screen mirroring, you need
to purchase a wireless display adapter separately.When using screen mirroring, the image quality may sometimes be negatively impacted if there is interference from other  Wi-Fi® networks.
To mirror your device's screen on a TV screen
1 Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the screen
mirroring function.
2 Drag the status bar downward, then tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Display > Screen mirroring .
4 Tap  Turn on Screen mirroring  and select a device.
When using screen mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device.
Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader™ application
About scanning with the NeoReader™ application Use your phone as a barcode scanner to find out more about items you scan. For
example, you see a coat in a magazine ad and want to find the nearest retail outlet to
buy it. If the ad contains a readable barcode, the NeoReader™ application uses this
code to access mobile web content, such as a web page with more product information
or a map of nearby outlets. NeoReader™ supports most standard barcode types.
To start the NeoReader™ application
1 From the  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Find and tap 
 NeoReader™ .
To scan a barcode
1 When the NeoReader™ application is open, hold your device over the barcode
until the complete barcode is visible in the viewfinder.
2 Your device automatically scans the barcode, and vibrates when the barcode is
recognized.
To enter a barcode manually
1 When the NeoReader™ application is open, tap 
.
2 Enter the numbers of the barcode in the text field, then tap  GO!.
NeoReader™ application menu overview
The following menu options are available in the NeoReader™ application:
Tap to open more optionsEnter the barcode numbers manually. This option can be used if your camera has difficulty reading
the barcodeView a list of previously scanned barcodesView information about the NeoReader™ application. Read more about different barcode types, and
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							Smart ConnectUse the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you
connect or disconnect an accessory. You can also use Smart Connect to set a specific
action or a group of actions to launch on your device at certain times of the day.
For example, when you connect your headset, you can create an event so that the
following actions are launched on your device:
• Between 7am and 9am, when you commute to work, the "WALKMAN" application
starts, and the web browser opens the morning paper. The ring volume is set to vibrate.
• On the way back from work, the FM radio starts, and a notes app opens showing your
shopping list.
To start the Smart Connect application
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Smart Connect .
To create a Smart Connect event
1 Start the Smart Connection application. If you are opening Smart Connect for the
first time, tap  OK to close the introduction screen.
2 On the  Events tab, tap 
.
3 Give the event a name, then tap  Create.
4 Under  When, add either an accessory or a time interval, or both.
5 Under  Do this , add what you want to happen in your device.
6 Under  At the end , add what you want to happen when you disconnect the
accessory or when the time interval comes to an end. If both these conditions are
set, the actions start either when you disconnect the accessory, or when the time
interval comes to an end.
7 To save the event, press 
.
To add a Bluetooth® accessory, you have to first pair it with your device.
To edit a Smart Connect event
1 Start the Smart Connection application.
2 On the  Events tab, tap an event.
3 If the event is switched off, drag the slider to the right.
4 Adjust the settings as desired.
5 To save the event, tap 
.
To delete an incorrect entry, touch and hold the entry, then tap  > Delete event  and tap
Delete  to confirm.
Managing devices
Use the Smart Connect application to manage a range of smart accessories that you
can connect to your device, including SmartTags, SmartWatch, and Smart Wireless
Headset pro from Sony. Smart Connect downloads any necessary applications and also
finds third-party applications, when available. Previously connected devices show in a list
that allows you to get more information about the features of each device.
To pair and connect an accessory
1 Start the Smart Connection application. If you are opening Smart Connect for the
first time, tap  OK to close the introduction screen.
2 Tap  Devices , then tap 
.
3 Tap  OK to start searching for devices.
4 In the search result list, tap the name of the device that you want to add.
To adjust the settings for a connected accessory
1 Pair and connect the accessory with your device.
2 Start the Smart Connection application.
3 Tap  Devices , then tap the name of the connected accessory.
4 Adjust the desired settings.
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