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Transferring files in Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is now made easy by using the Media Transfer Mode. You can easily transfer files between your device and other MTP compatible devices such as computer, using a Wi-Fi connection. But before you can transfer files wirelessly, you will need to pair both devices.


Note: You will need a Wi-Fi enabled devices that supports Media transfer such as a computer running Microsoft, Windows Vista orWindows 7.

To pair your device with the computer:

• Check if the media transfer mode of your device is enabled. It is normally enabled by default.
• Using the USB cable, connect your device to a computer.
• On your computer, once the name of your device appear, click on Network Configuration and just follow the steps on how to pair the computer.
• After pairing, safely disconnect your device from your computer.

These steps will work only on Windows 7 OS and the computer is connected to the Wi-Fi Access point via network cable.

To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media Transfer Mode:

• First things first, check if the media transfer mode is enabled.
• On your Home Lcd, tap on the Menu icon.
• Select Settings > Xperia > USB connectivity.
• Then tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices.
• Tap connect.

If you want to disconnect, just tap on the paired device and tap Disconnect.

If you want to remove the paired device, tap on the paired device you want to remove and select Forget.

The Screen Mirroring will allow you to show the Lcd of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connections. It uses the Wi-Fi Direct technology that create a wireless connection between two devices. You can also use this feature to listen to music from your phone via the TVs speakers.

Warning: Your TV must support Lcd mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for thenfunctionality described above to work. If your TV does not support Lcd mirroring, you need to purchase a wireless display adapter separately.

Warning: When using Lcd mirroring, the image quality may sometimes be negatively impacted if there is interference from other Wi-Fi® networks.

How to mirror the Lcd of your phone on a TV:

1. First you need to turn on the Lcd mirroring function on your TV. Just follow the instructions in the User Guide of your TV.
2. From your Home Lcd, tap on the .
3. Select on Settings, and tap Xperia™.
4. Choose Screen mirroring.
5. Tap to turn on the Screen mirroring and select a device.

Warning: When using Lcd mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device.

To manually set the date:

The Screen Mirroring will allow you to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connections. It uses the Wi-Fi Direct technology that create a wireless connection between two devices. You can also use this feature to listen to music from your phone via the TVs speakers.

Warning: Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for thenfunctionality described above to work. If your TV does not support screen mirroring, you need to purchase a wireless display adapter separately.

Warning: When using screen mirroring, the image quality may sometimes be negatively impacted if there is interference from other Wi-Fi® networks.

How to mirror the screen of your phone on a TV:

1. First you need to turn on the screen mirroring function on your TV. Just follow the instructions in the User Guide of your TV.
2. From your Home screen, tap on the .
3. Select on Settings, and tap Xperia™.
4. Choose Screen mirroring.
5. Tap to turn on the Screen mirroring and select a device.

Warning: When using screen mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device.

Mobile Bravia Engine is a pre-installed technology on Sony Xperia Z which allows you to view photos and videos in a clearer, sharper and more natural way. This technology might consume more battery but its worth it when you use it to view images in a nicer way. Heres how you can turn on Mobile Bravia Engine on Sony Xperia Z.

1. On your devices homescreen, tap .
2. Then find and tap Settings.
3. Go to Display.
4. And mark the Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 checkbox if its not marked.

Now youre ready to view those captured moments in a clearer, sharper and more natural way.