5 Wireless Communications
Wireless communication features
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Connecting to the GPRS network

NOTE: When downloading large files through GPRS data connection, incoming phone
calls are not received. Phone calls are directed to voicemail.
A GPRS connection is required to connect to a GPRS network. To create a GPRS
connection, the GPRS features on your GSM account must be enabled and activated on
your SIM card. You may be required to configure your GPRS connection and
authenticate GPRS to connect to the GPRS network. Obtain the user name and
password from your mobile phone service provider.
To connect to GPRS network:
1 On the navigation bar, tap the Data connectivity icon .
2 Tap Connect GPRS.
The Connecting call drop-down box displays. The GPRS data connection active
icon appears on the navigation bar and changes to and to once a GPRS
connection is established.
To end a GPRS connection:
Perform one of the following:
•On the navigation bar, tap the Data connectivity icon , then tap Cancel
on the Connectivity drop-down box.
•On the Today screen, tap Wireless Manager > Menu > Disconnect
Cellular Data.

WiFi connection

Your MC35 supports an optional WiFi hardware (IEEE 802.11b/g) you can use to scan
for existing wireless local area network (WLAN) access points or hot spots. WLAN
access points or hot spots can be found in homes and office or public areas such as
inside airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, or other public areas. Just like in a
GPRS connection, a WiFi access allows you to connect to a computer, access the
Internet, and send/ receive e-mail and files.
NOTE: WiFi access in some areas may require a separate purchase of a service
contract with a wireless service provider. Check with a WiFi service provider in your
area for more information.

Activating a WiFi connection

You have several options to activate your MC35’s WiFi connection—from the Today
screen, using the Wireless Manager or the WiFi Card Setting icon; or the WiFi option
under the Settings > Connections preferences. Once activated, WiFi connection is
indicated as On in the Wireless Manager section of the Today screen.
To activate WiFi connection via the Wireless Manager:
See “To activate WiFi connection via the Wireless Manager” on page 57 for more
information.
To activate WiFi connection using the WiFi Card Setting icon:
1 On the Today screen, tap the WiFi Card Setting icon , located on the lower
right corner of the screen.