NFC (Near Field Communication)
Use NFC to share data with other devices, such as videos, photos, web page addresses, music files, or contacts. You can also use NFC to scan tags that give you more information about a product or service, and tags that activate certain functions on your device.
NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter, so the devices sharing data must be held close to each other.
The NFC detection area is located on the back of the device. Hold your device close to another device or an NFC reader so that the N-Marks touch. Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on and that the screen of your device is active and unlocked.
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To share content with another device using NFC
- Display the content that you want to share on your screen. For example, you can share contacts, photos, videos, or web addresses.
- Hold your device and the receiving device close to each other so that the N-Marks of both devices touch. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the content appears.
- Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
- When the transfer is done, the content is saved on the receiving device.
- To display the music file, photo, or video, drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel, and then tap Beam complete.
Scanning NFC tags
Your device can scan various kinds of NFC tags to receive additional information, such as a web address. For example, it can scan embedded tags on a poster, on a billboard advertisement, or beside a product in a retail store.
To scan an NFC tag
- Place your device over the tag so that the N-Mark touches it. Your device scans the tag and displays the content collected. Tap the content of the tag to open it.
Connecting to an NFC compatible device
You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible device for more information.
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You may need to have Wi-Fi or Bluetooth activated on both devices for the connection to work.