Getting connected, Connecting to the Internet, Wi-Fi

6 Getting connected................

To connect to the internet with this cellphone, you can use CDMA 1x/ EVDO networks or WI-FI, whichever is most convenient.

6.1Connecting to the Internet

6.1.1CDMA 1x/EVDO

The first time you turn on your cellphone, it will automatically configure network service: CDMA 1x /EVDO auto.

To check and change the network connection you are using, press Menu key on the Home screen, then touch Settings\Wireless & networks\ Mobile networks\Network Mode.

To activate/deactivate Data roaming

When roaming, you can decide to connect/disconnect to a data service.

•Press Menu key from the Home screen.

•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Mobile networks.

•Mark/Unmark the Data roaming checkbox to activate or deactivate data roaming.

•When Data roaming is deactivated, you can still perform data exchange with a Wi-Fi connection (refer to section “6.1.2 Wi-Fi”).

To limit your data connection to 2G networks only

To save battery and extend battery life, you can set to activate 2G networks (CDMA 1x) only.

•Press Menu key from the Home screen.

•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Mobile networks.

•Mark/Unmark the Use only 2G networks checkbox to activate/ deactivate this function.

6.1.2Wi-Fi

Using Wi-Fi, you can connect to the Internet when your cellphone is within range of a wireless network.

To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network

•Press Menu key from the Home screen.

•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks.

•Mark/Unmark the Wi-Ficheckbox to turn on/off Wi-Fi.

•Touch Wi-Fi settings. The detailed information of detected Wi-Fi networks is displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.

•Touch a Wi-Fi network to connect. If the network you selected is secured, you are required to enter a password or other credentials (you may contact your network operator for details). When finished, touch Connect.

To activate notification when a new network is detected

When Wi-Fi is on and the network notification is activated, the Wi-Fi icon will appear on the status bar whenever the cellphone detects an available wireless network within range.The following steps activate the notification function:

•Press Menu key from the Home screen.

•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Wi-Fi settings.

•Mark/Unmark the Network notification checkbox to activate/ deactivate this function.

To add a Wi-Fi network

When Wi-Fi is on, you may add new Wi-Fi networks according to your preference.

•Press Menu key from the Home screen.

•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Wi-Fi settings\Add Wi-Fi network.