Sony D5303/D5306 User Manual

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To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically
1
Make sure that the Wi-Fi® function is turned on.
2
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap  .
3
Tap 
Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.
4
Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the
relevant password.   is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
Tap   and then tap 
Scan to search for new available networks.
To add a Wi-Fi® network manually
1
Make sure that the Wi-Fi® function is turned on.
2
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap  .
3
Tap 
Wi-Fi.
4
Tap  .
5
Enter the 
Network SSID information.
6
To select a security type, tap the 
Security field.
7
If required, enter a password.
8
Tap 
Save.
Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the Network SSID and password.
Wi-Fi® settings
When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks
available in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can
also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.
If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device uses a mobile data
connection to access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a mobile data
connection on your device). By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when
to switch from Wi-Fi® to mobile data.
To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications
1
Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.
2
From your Home screen, tap   .
3
Find and tap 
Settings > Wi-Fi.
4
Press  .
5
Tap 
Advanced.
6
Mark the 
Network notification checkbox.
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network
1
From the Home screen, tap   .
2
Find and tap 
Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network
information is displayed.
To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy
1
From the Home screen, tap   .
2
Find and tap 
Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
Press  .
4
Tap 
Advanced.
5
Tap 
Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
6
Select an option.
Sharing your mobile data connection
You can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using a
USB cable. This process is called USB tethering. You can also share your device's
data connection with up to eight other devices at once by turning your device into a
portable Wi-Fi® hotspot. When your device's mobile data connection is successfully
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