Sony Tablet device, Help Manual

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Connecting to Wi-Fi
Set the Wi-Fi connection on the tablet device to connect to the Internet. Connect the tablet device to the Wi-Fi
router (access point) in a manner suitable for the situation: at home or the office or using a public wireless
service, etc.
1. Tap [ Apps & Widgets] - [ Settings] - [Wi-Fi].
Detected Wi-Fi networks are listed on the right side of the screen.
Display on the screen Description
1 Network SSID The name of a wireless network.
2 Security The security protocol of the Wi-Fi router.
3 Security availability
When using a security-enabled Wi-Fi router, the lock icon will appear at the bottom
right of the icon.
2. Configure the Wi-Fi setting in one of the following ways.
Establish a connection by pressing the WPS button on the Wi-Fi router:
If you use a Wi-Fi router compatible with WPS, press the WPS button, and the connection settings and
security settings will be configured automatically.
Connect from the Wi-Fi network list:
If you are at home or using a public wireless service, connect the tablet device to a network available
from the Wi-Fi network list.
Hint
If no network is displayed in step 1, tap [SCAN] on the top right of the screen.
If the Wi-Fi function is turned on where a Wi-Fi network connection is available, the tablet device will
automatically reconnect if it had made a connection to that network previously.
Note
Any communications and connection charges that apply for the use of the Wi-Fi router are the responsibility of
the customer.
For details on the network SSID and security format, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Wi-Fi
router.
When connecting to a public wireless service, refer to the provider’s website, etc. for instructions.