HTC OPAL100 user manual Ways of Connecting to the Internet, Wi-Fi Gprs or Edge Dial-up

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8.1Ways of Connecting to the Internet

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

•Wi-Fi

•GPRS or EDGE

•Dial-up

Note You can also add and set up the following connections:

•VPN: A VPN connection is used to access your corporate network by using an existing Internet connection.

•Proxy: A Proxy connection is used to access the Internet using an existing connection to your corporate or WAP network.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet (100 meters). To use Wi-Fi on your device, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”.

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 turn Wi-Fi on and off

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

2.On the Settings screen, tap Communications > Wi-Fito enable/disable the wireless function.

When enabled, the On indicator is activated and available wireless networks will be detected.

To connect to a wireless network

After Wi-Fi is turned on, your device scans for available wireless networks in your area.