43Getting connected

Enabling data roaming

Data roaming lets you connect to your mobile operator’s partner networks and access data services when you are out of your mobile operator’s coverage area.

Using data services while roaming will be costly. Check with your mobile operator for data roaming rates before you use data roaming.

1.On the Start screen, tap  .

2.Tap Settings > cellular.

3.Tap the Data roaming options box, and then tap Roam.

Wi-Fi

To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”. The availability and strength of the Wi-Fi signal will vary depending on objects, such as buildings or simply a wall between rooms, the Wi-Fi signal has to pass through.

Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a wireless network

1.On the Start screen, tap  .

2.Tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

3.Tap the On/Off switch to turn it on. The phone then scans for the network names and security settings of detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section. The signal strength for each Wi-Fi network is also displayed.

4.Tap the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to.

If you selected an open network, your phone will automatically connect to the network.

If you selected a network that is secured with WEP, enter the password and then tap done.

Depending on the network type and its security settings, you may also need to enter more information or choose a security certificate.

You cannot manually add a Wi-Fi profile.

When your phone is connected to a wireless network, the Wi-Fi icon ( ) appears for a brief moment on the status bar.

The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you won’t be asked to enter the key or other security information again, unless you reset your phone to its factory default settings.

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HTC 7 manual Enabling data roaming, Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a wireless network