Cupcake User Guide R1.5.0 63 April 14, 2009
5 Getting Connected

5.1 Connecting to the Internet

Your phone’s networking capabilities allow you to access the Internet through one of the following
connections:
• GPRS/3G/EDGE
•Wi-Fi

GPRS/3G/EDGE

Your phone will be automatically configured to use your wireless service provider’s GPRS/3G/EDGE
service when you turn on your phone (if the SIM card is inserted) for the first time.
To check the network connection you are using
1Press HOME, then press MENU, and then touch Settings.
2Touch Wireless Controls > Mobile networks > Network operators or Access Point Names.
To create a new access point
When you need to add another GPRS/3G/EDGE connection on your phone, obtain the access point
name and settings (including username and password if required) from your wireless service provider.
1Press HOME, then press MENU, and then touch Settings.
2Touch Wireless Controls > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
3On the APNs screen, press MENU and then touch New APN.
4In the Edit access point screen, enter the APN settings. Touch the APN setting item to edit it.
5Press MENU and then touch Save when you finish setting up the new APN.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet (100 meters). To use Wi-Fi on your
phone, 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.
To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network
1Press HOME, then press MENU, and then touch Settings > Wireless controls.
2Select the Wi-Fi check box to turn Wi-Fi on. The phone will scan for available wireless networks.
3Touch 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.
4Touch a Wi-Fi network to connect. When 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 WEP
(security) key and then touch Connect.