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How to stream media from another device using the DLNA application

    IMPORTANT:

    • Before proceeding, make sure that the initial DLNA setup procedure has been completed.
    • If connecting to a computer, the computer must be set up as an active DLNA Server before attempting this procedure.
    • Make sure that the Digital Living Network Alliance® (DLNA) feature has been configured in any other devices to which you may want to connect.
    1. On the desktop, tap the Home icon.
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    2. In the upper-right corner of the desktop home screen, tap the Apps icon.
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    3. In the Apps screen, tap the DLNA icon.
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    4. In the Select a server from the server list screen, tap the desired [Server name] icon.
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      NOTE: If multiple servers are detected they will be listed across the top of the screen in the order they are detected.

    5. In the [Server name] Directory screen, tap the desired directory icon to open that directory.
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      NOTE: In this example we will select the Music directory folder.

    6. In the [Directory name] screen, if there are sub-directory folders, tap the desired sub-directory icon to open that sub-directory.
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      NOTE: In this example we will select the All Music sub-directory folder.

    7. In the [Sub-directory name] screen, tap to select the media file you wish to play.
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      NOTE: You can go back to any of the previous folders by clicking the desired folder within the displayed file path.
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