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Wi-Fi This section describes the Wi-Fi settings. For information on
how to use Wi-Fi, see “Wi-Fi” on page86.
Activating Wi-Fi
Set up and manage wireless access points.
1. From the home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings >
Wi-Fi
2. Tap th e
ON/OFF
switch beside Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi on.
Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.
Configuring Wi-Fi Settings
•
Tap
Add Wi-Fi network
to connect to a new Wi-Fi network.
•
Tap
Menu
for these options:
–
Scan
: Search for available Wi-Fi networks.
–
Wi-Fi Direct
: Connect to other Wi-Fi Direct devices. For more
information, see Wi-Fi Direct.
–
Advanced
: Configure more settings. For more information, see
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings.
–
Manage networks
: View and edit information about Wi-Fi
networks you connected to in the past.
–
WPS push button
: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi
Protected Setup) router or other equipment.
–
WPS PIN entry
: View the PIN used by your device to set up a
PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment.
–
Help
: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi networks.
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
Set up and manage wireless access points.
From the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap
Menu >
Advanced
to configure these settings:
• Wi-Fi notification
: When enabled, your phone alerts you
when a new Wi-Fi network is available.
• Passpoint
: When turned on, your phone will connect to
passpoint-enabled Wi-Fi networks automatically.
•Sort by
: Choose a sorting order for Wi-Fi networks on the
Wi-Fi screen.
• Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep
: Specify when to switch from
Wi-Fi to mobile data for data communications, when the device
goes to sleep (when the backlight goes out). This setting can
affect data usage, and the behavior of devices you connect to
your device, such as when using it as a hotspot.
• Always allow scanning
: When enabled, your phone will
allow Google location service and other apps to scan for
networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.