HTC 2 To check Wi-Fi network status, To save battery power while connected to a Wi-Fi network

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To check Wi-Fi network status

Aside from the Wi-Fi status icon on the title bar, you can check the current Wi-Fi connection status from any of the following screens of your device:

•Wireless LAN screen

Tap Advanced on the Wi-Fi screen.

On the Main tab, you will see the Wi-Fi network that your device is currently connected to. The configuration and signal quality of the Wi‑Fi network are also shown.

•Configure Wireless Networks screen

Tap Start > Settings > All Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi and then tap the Wireless Networks button. This screen displays all available Wi-Fi networks in range.

To connect to a Wi-Fi network in the list, tap and hold on the desired network, and then tap Connect.

Tap a Wi-Fi network in the list to view or change its connection settings.

You can also add new Wi-Fi networks, if available, by tapping Add New.

To save battery power while connected to a Wi-Fi network

Using Wi-Fi quickly consumes battery power. Turn off Wi-Fi when not in use. You can also enable power saving settings while using Wi-Fi.

1.Tap Start > Settings, and then tap Menu > Wireless Networks > Power Mode tab.

2.Move the Power Save Mode slider to a position that optimizes performance with the least power consumption.

For example, move the slider to the left (Best Performance) to have the optimal wireless network performance; move to the right (Best Battery) to obtain the maximum battery usage.