as client devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content
available to client devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must
also give access permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appear
as registered devices. Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as
pending devices.
GUID
GUID-F12966C1-E49E-47DE-9021-2F453A5A6C1A
Title
Playing files from your device on DLNA Certified™ devices
Version
3
To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices
GUID
GUID-B95EA6EC-DFEE-4D0C-808A-7EDFCA85B9DA
Title
To set up file sharing using the Connected devices feature
Version
11
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 that
your 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.
GUID
GUID-B95EA6EC-DFEE-4D0C-808A-7EDFCA85B9DA
Title
To set up file sharing using the Connected devices feature
Version
11
To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices
GUID
GUID-2C90F93C-C384-458A-8304-A16052A200EA
Title
To turn off the media server
Version
6
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings
>
Xperia™ Connectivity
>
Media server settings
.
3
Drag the slider beside
Share media
to the left.
GUID
GUID-2C90F93C-C384-458A-8304-A16052A200EA
Title
To turn off the media server
Version
6
To set access permissions for a pending device
GUID
GUID-066FC9A7-DBA3-4BBA-A1E5-53443EA60BC4
Title
To set the access level of a pending client device
Version
5
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings
>
Xperia™ Connectivity
>
Media server settings
.
3
Select a device from the
Pending devices
list.
4
Select an access permission level.
GUID
GUID-066FC9A7-DBA3-4BBA-A1E5-53443EA60BC4
Title
To set the access level of a pending client device
Version
5
To change the name of a registered device
GUID
GUID-DF01091D-D2BB-40F9-93BB-E0C50438DEBA
Title
To change the name of a registered device
Version
6
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings
>
Xperia™ Connectivity
>
Media server settings
.
3
Select a device from the
Registered devices
list, then select
Change name
.
4
Enter a new name for the device.
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