HTC Hero 3B. Web and Data Services, Ways of Connecting to the Internet, Connecting Using Wi-Fi

3B. Web and Data Services

Ways of Connecting to the Internet (page 84)

Connecting Using Wi-Fi (page 84)

Getting Started With Data Services (page 85)

Using the Browser (page 86)

Accessing Messages (page 90)

Google Talk (page 98)

Accessing Sprint Instant Messaging (page 101)

Downloading Applications and Games From Android Market (page 101)

Peep (page 104)

Stocks (page 106)

Weather (page 107)

Mobile Network Sharing (page 108)

Data Services FAQs (page 108)

Ways of Connecting to the Internet

Your device’s networking capabilities allow you to wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network through one of the following connections:

Wi-Fi (See “Connecting Using Wi-Fi”for details.)

Data Services (See “Getting Started With Data Services” for details.)

Connecting Using Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet. To use your device’s Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot.”

Note

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

Turning Wi-Fi On and Connecting to a Wireless Network

1.Press > and tap Settings > Wireless controls.

2.Select the Wi-Ficheck box to turn Wi-Fi on. The device will scan for available wireless networks.

3.Tap Wi-Fi settings. The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured with WEP) of detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.

4.Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect. If you selected an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network. If you selected a network that is secured with WEP, enter the key, and tap Connect.

Note

The next time your device connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you will not be prompted to enter the WEP key again, unless you reset your device to its factory default settings.

Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your device to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary to provide a username and password for certain closed wireless networks.

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