
Connecting with other devices
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Viewing content on a TV
Before you connect your device to a TV, connect the TV and the screen mirroring-enabled
device. To set up the connection, refer to the device’s user manual. The following actions are
an example of viewing content on a TV connected via an AllShare Cast dongle.
1
Connect the AllShare Cast dongle to the TV using an HDMI cable.
2
On the TV, select a connection mode, such as HDMI mode, to connect an external device.
3
On the Apps screen, tap
Settings
→
Screen Mirroring
.
The detected devices are listed.
4
Select a device to connect to.
Your device’s screen appears on the TV screen.
If you connect the device for the first time, tap and hold the dongle’s name in the list and
enter the PIN shown on the TV screen.
5
Open or play a file, and then control the display with the keys on your device.
Mobile printing
Connect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents.
Some printers may not be compatible with the device.
Adding printer plug-ins
Add printer plug-ins for printers you want to connect the device to.
On the Apps screen, tap
Settings
→
Printing
→
, and search for a printer plug-in in
Play
Store
. Select a printer plug-in and install it.