Wi-Fi; Before Using Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi™ Network Status - Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i Extended User Manual

Wi-Fi™

Using Wi-Fi™ you can access the Internet wirelessly with your phone.

Before using Wi-Fi™

To be able to browse the Internet using a Wi-Fi™ connection you need to search for and
connect to an available Wi-Fi network and then open the Internet browser. The signal
strength of the Wi-Fi network may differ depending on your phone's location. Moving closer
to the Wi-Fi router might enhance the signal strength.
To turn on Wi-Fi™
1 From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.
2 Tap Settings > Wireless controls.
3 Mark the Wi-Fi checkbox. The phone will now scan for available Wi-Fi networks.
It may take a few seconds before the Wi-Fi connection is enabled.
To connect to a Wi-Fi™ network
1 From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.
2 Tap Settings > Wireless controls > Wi-Fi settings.
3 Available Wi-Fi networks are displayed under Wi-Fi networks. The available
networks may be open or secured. This is indicated by
network name.
4 Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect to it. If you are trying to connect to a protected Wi-
Fi network, you are asked to enter the security key for that Wi-Fi network before you
can connect to it. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
The next time you connect to a Wi-Fi™ network the phone will remember the security key.
To connect to another Wi-Fi™ network
1 From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.
2 Tap Settings > Wireless controls > Wi-Fi settings. Detected Wi-Fi networks are
displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.
3 Tap another Wi-Fi network to connect to it.
Wi-Fi™ network status
When you are connected to a Wi-Fi™ network or when there are Wi-Fi networks available
in your vicinity, it is possible to see the status of these Wi-Fi networks. You can also enable
the phone to notify you whenever a Wi-Fi network is detected.
To enable Wi-Fi™ network notification
1 Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
2 From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.
3 Tap Settings > Wireless controls > Wi-Fi settings.
4 Tap Network notification.
To scan for Wi-Fi™ networks manually
1 From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.
2 Tap Settings > Wireless controls > Wi-Fi settings.
3 Press .
4 Tap Scan. The phone scans for Wi-Fi networks and displays them in the Wi-Fi
networks section.
5 Tap a Wi-Fi network in the list to connect to the network.
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