Connecting to Networks and Devices, Connecting to Wi-Fi

Connecting to Networks and Devices

Connecting to Mobile Networks

Control Mobile Data Use

To enable or disable 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.

To 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, and your phone will consume more power.

To get 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 .

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-Fi network 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.