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Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you
can transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection.
Both your device and the target device must be enabled for
Wi-Fi Direct communication. This connection is direct and
not via a hot spot or Wireless Access Point (WAP).
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings.
Under Wireless and Networks, touch Wi-Fi.
2. Touch ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Touch Wi-Fi Direct. Your device begins scanning for
other devices enabled with Wi-Fi Direct.
4. Enable Wi-Fi Direct on the target device.
5. In the list of available devices, touch the target device.
– or –
If you want to connect to more than one device, touch
Multi connect and touch each device (that support
Multi connect) you want to connect to. Touch Done.
6. On the target device, touch Connect. Once connected,
the target device will show as Connected in your list of
Wi-Fi Direct devices and the icon will display on
the Status Bar.
Share Information Using Wi-Fi Direct
To share videos, photos, or other information with the
connected device, follow these steps:
1. View the information that you want to share. For
example, if you want to share a photo, find the photo in
your camera viewer or from a Home screen, touch
Apps ➔ My Files, touch and hold to select the
photo, and then use the Share via option.
2. Touch the Wi-Fi Direct option.
The Wi-Fi Direct settings screen displays, Wi-Fi Direct
is turned on, and your device scans for other devices.
3. Touch a connected device name.
4. The other device displays a popup that indicates it is
receiving the file.