Sony Xperia Z3 Compact - Manual (Page 103)

Playing files from your device on DLNA Certified™ devices
Before you can view or play media files from your device on other DLNA Certified™
devices, you must set up file sharing on your device. The devices that you share
content with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act
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.
To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices
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.
To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices
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.
To set access permissions for a pending device
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.
To change the name of a registered device
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.
To change the access level of a registered device
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.
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 .
2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
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
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