Connecting to Networks and Devices, Connecting to Wi-Fi

Connecting to Networks and Devices

Connecting to Mobile Networks

Enabling or Disabling Data Access

1.Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings > Mobile networks.

2.Check Data enabled to enable data access over the mobile network. Clear the check box to disable data access.

Enable Always-on Data Access

1.Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings > Mobile networks.

2.Check Always-on mobile data to allow applications to update data automatically.

IMPORTANT: When you enable this option, more data traffic will be generated for automatic updates of applications data. Your phone will also consume more power.

Getting Data Services When Roaming

1.Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings > Mobile networks.

2.Check Data roaming.

IMPORTANT: Depending on your service provider and rate plan, data roaming may incur significant roaming charges.

Connecting to Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access at distances of up to 100 meters, depending on the Wi-Fi router and your surroundings.

Turning Wi-Fi On and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network

1.Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings > Wi-Fi.

2.Slide the Wi-Fiswitch to the ON position to turn on Wi-Fi.

3.Tap a network name to connect to it.

4.If the network is secured, enter the password and tap Connect.

NOTE: Your phone automatically connects to previously used Wi-Fi networks when they are in range.

Getting Notified of Open Networks

1.Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings > Wi-Fi.

2.Slide the Wi-Fiswitch to the ON position.

3.Press the Menu Key > Advanced.

4.Check Network notification.

When Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Status Bar when your phone detects an open Wi-Fi network. Uncheck the option to turn off notifications.

Adding a Wi-Fi Network

You can add a Wi-Fi network if the network does not broadcast its name (SSID) or add a Wi-Fi network when you are out of range.

To connect to a secured network, you first need to get the security details from the network’s administrator.

1.Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings > Wi-Fi.

2.Slide the Wi-Fiswitch to the ON position.

3.Tap Add network.

4.Enter the network SSID (name). If necessary, enter security or other network configuration details.

5.Tap Save.

Forgetting a Wi-Fi Network

You can make your phone forget the details of a Wi-Fi network that you added—for example, if you don’t want the phone to connect to it automatically or if it is a network that you no longer use.

1.Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings > Wi-Fi.

2.Slide the Wi-Fiswitch to the ON position.

3.Tap the Wi-Finetwork name and then tap Forget.

Adjusting Advanced Wi-Fi Settings

1.Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings > Wi-Fi.

2.Press the Menu Key > Advanced to adjust the following settings.

•Network notification: Get notifications in the Status Bar when Wi-Fi is on and an open network is available.

•Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Choose whether or not to keep Wi-Fi on in Sleep mode.

•Avoid no Internet connections: Only use a Wi-Fi network when the Internet connection is good.

•MAC address: Check the MAC address.

•IP address: Check the phone’s IP address.

Connecting to Bluetooth Devices

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology. Phones or other devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information wirelessly within a distance of about 32 feet (10 meters). The Bluetooth devices must be paired before the communication is performed.

Turning Bluetooth On/Off

1.Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings > Bluetooth.

2.Slide the Bluetooth switch to the ON or OFF position.

When Bluetooth is on, the icon will appear in the Status Bar.