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Connecting To The Internet - Sony WG-C20 Series Quick Start Manual

Portable wireless server

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Search for File Manager in Google Play and install it.
Notes
The File Manager app is free. However,
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communication fee may be charged for
downloading, depending on the communication
provider you use.
After installation, go to "Connecting by Wireless LAN"
without launching the app.
Connecting by Wireless LAN
Connect this unit to your device by wireless LAN.
Perform this setting after installing the dedicated app.
Notes
When this connection is made, the internet
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connection of your device is disconnected.
1
Turn on the power of this unit.
2
From the Settings menu of your device,
turn Wi-Fi on and open the Wi-Fi
networks screen.
Android
3
Tap this unit's SSID [WG-C20-XXXXXX]*
from the list of Wi-Fi networks to
connect.
* "xxxxxx" is the last 6 digits of the MAC address.
The MAC address is shown on the back side of
this unit.
4
Confirm the connection.
Android
Android
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Connection is completed when [Connected] is
displayed under the selected SSID and
displayed at the top of the screen.
Launching the App
Tap the icon on your device to launch the app.
It may take several minutes for initial setup of this unit
when using it for the first time.
Important!
When starting up the app, a message prompting you
to set up security appears on the screen of your
device.
It is very important that you set up security before
using a wireless LAN device. If you do not set up
security, other compatible devices within
transmission range can connect to this unit.
See the Help Guide for how to set up security.
Home Screen of the App
Android
 PWS (this unit) information
 Other menus
 Viewing pictures
 Watching a video
 Listening to music
 Seeing a document
 Searching from folders
 SD card
Data in the SD card inserted into this unit.
 USB device
Data in the USB device connected to this unit.
 Local storage
Data in your device.
Notes
The screen display may be subject to change.
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Connecting to the Internet

1
Turn on the power of this unit.
Android
Tap * , then tap [Settings].
* The [ ] icon is not displayed on the screen of
some Android devices. If the [ ] icon is not
displayed on your screen, press the main menu
button located outside of the screen.
2
Tap [Internet settings].
3
Set the switch at the top right of the
screen to ON.
The list of available wireless LAN router access
points is displayed.
4
Tap the SSID of the access point you
want to connect to.
Tap the connected or registered SSID to display
its network information.
5
If necessary, enter the password of the
device you want to connect to, then tap
is
[OK].
If you want to connect to a secured wireless LAN
router, password entry may be required.
The unit restarts and is connected to the wireless
LAN router.
Notes
A maximum of 8 SSIDs of a wireless LAN router are
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automatically registered.
When using at home, an Internet connection and
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wireless LAN router are required.
When using outside the home, check the wireless
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LAN availability for that location through the website
of the public wireless LAN service provider or other
information source. Using such services may require
a separate contract with the service provider.
Connection to all public wireless LAN services is not
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guaranteed.
Wireless LAN exchanges information by radio wave,
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allowing easy access within the communication
range. Consequently, if security settings are not
made, there is a risk that a third party on the same
network could maliciously access (hack into) your
unit. Setting security is your decision and
responsibility, and is strongly recommended.
It may take time to establish connection, or
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connection may not be established, depending on
the usage environment.
It is not possible to connect to any wireless LAN
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router with a hidden SSID.
Powering Other Devices
1
Turn on the power of this unit.
2
Connect the included USB cable to the
device you want to power.
Before Powering
Check that the remaining battery level of this unit
is sufficient.
Power feeding
Feeding power is available when this unit is in the
wireless LAN mode or the power feeding mode.
Power-off
Wireless LAN mode
Power feeding mode
Press and hold the power button for 3
seconds or more.
Press the power button 0.5 to 1 second.
In power feeding mode, high power feed is
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available to charge your device at a maximum
output of 1.5 A.
High power feed is not available in the wireless
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LAN mode.
3
Connect the other end of the USB cable
to the USB A port of this unit.
* See the Help Guide for a list of devices that
support power feeding.
http://www.sony.net/c20/
Notes
If power supply exceeds the maximum output, a
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safety function turns it off, and the power feeding
indicator lamp blinks (red).
Other Functions
See the Help Guide about playback by a DLNA
supporting device.
About the Support Page
You can see the information about products that have
been confirmed to work with this unit on the support
page. However it is not guaranteed that this unit is
fully operational with the items listed on the support
page.
http://www.sony.net/c20/
Trademarks
Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google
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Inc.
Wi-Fi® and Wi-Fi Alliance® are registered marks of
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the Wi-Fi Alliance.
The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark
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of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other
countries.
DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks and/or
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service marks of Digital Living Network Alliance.
Other product names, trade names, service names
etc. used in this manual are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies or
organizations.

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