Sony D6616 User Manual
To share your data connection using a USB cable
1
Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.
2
Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a
computer.
3
From your Home screen, tap .
4
Find and tap
Settings > More… > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot.
5
Mark the
USB tethering checkbox, then tap OK if prompted. is displayed in the
status bar once you are connected.
6
To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the
USB tethering checkbox or
disconnect the USB cable.
You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same
time.
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings > More… > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot.
3
Tap
Mobile Hotspot settings > Set up Mobile Hotspot.
4
Enter the
Network name (SSID) information.
5
To select a security type, tap the
Security field. If required, enter a password.
6
Tap
Save.
7
Tap and mark the
Mobile Hotspot checkbox.
8
If prompted, tap
OK to confirm. appears in the status bar once the portable Wi-
Fi® hotspot is active.
9
To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®, unmark the
Portable Wi-Fi
hotspot checkbox.
To allow a WPS-supported device to use your mobile data connection
1
Make sure that your device is functioning as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap
Settings > More… > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot > Mobile Hotspot
settings.
4
Under
Set up Mobile Hotspot, make sure that your portable hotspot is secured by
a password.
5
Tap
WPS Push Button, then follow the relevant instructions. Alternatively, tap >
WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the WPS-supported device.
To rename or secure your portable hotspot
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings > More… > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot.
3
Tap
Mobile Hotspot settings > Set up Mobile Hotspot.
4
Enter the
Network name (SSID) for the network.
5
To select a security type, tap the
Security field.
6
If required, enter a password.
7
Tap
Save.
Controlling data usage
You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your
mobile data or Wi-Fi® connection during a given period. For example, you can view the
amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your mobile
data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional
charges.
Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot
guarantee the prevention of additional charges.
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