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.
To set up file sharing using the Connected devices feature[MR2]
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™
>
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,
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