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CheckingWireless NetworkStatus

You can check the current wireless connection status from any of the following screens of your device:

Titlebar. When you enable Wi-Fi on your device, the Wi-Fi ON icon appears on the title bar. After Wi-Fi is turned on, your device scans for available wireless networks and the wireless signal icon appears on the title bar. The arrows in this icon move back and forth while your device is scanning for a wireless network signal. Once your device successfully connects to a wireless network, the arrows stop moving.

Wireless LAN screen. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then tap Menu > Wireless Networks. On the Main tab, you will see the wireless network that your device is currently connected to. The configuration and signal quality of the wireless network are also shown

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Configure Wireless Networks screen. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then tap All Settings. In the Connections tab, tap Wi-Fi. This screen displays the wireless networks currently available. To connect to a wireless network in the list, tap and hold on the desired network, and then tap Connect. Tap a wireless network in the list to view or change its connection settings. You can also add new wireless networks, if available, by tapping Add New.

Saving Battery Power WhileUsing Wi-Fi

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

1.On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab.

2.On the Settings screen, tap Menu > Wireless Networks > Power Mode tab.

3.On the PowerMode tab, move the PowerSaveMode 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.

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