HTC 8500 user manual To connect to a Wi-Fi network, Open Comm Manager

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6.5 Using Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 100 meters. To use Wi-Fi on your device, you need access to a wireless access point of your service provider. When you are in public places such as in a coffee shop or restaurant, you will need access to their public wireless access points (also referred to as “hotspots”).

Note The availability and range of your device’s Wi-Fi signal depends on the number, infrastructure, and other objects through which the signal passes.

To connect to a Wi-Fi network

1.Open Comm Manager.

2.Tap the Wi-Fibutton to turn on/off the wireless function. The Wi- Fi icon indicates the wireless status.

: Wi-Fi is turned on.

: Wi-Fi is turned off.

3.After Wi-Fi has been turned on, your device then scans for available wireless networks in your area. The network names of the detected wireless networks will be displayed on a pop-up message window. Tap the desired wireless LAN, then tap OK.

4.On the next pop-up message window, tap The Internet if the wireless LAN connects your device to the Internet. Otherwise, tap Work if the wireless LAN connects your device to a private network.