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To check wireless network status
You can check the current wireless connection status from any of the following screens of your device:
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Title bar. When you enable Wi-Fi on your device, the Wi-Fi ON icon
Wi-Fi is turned on, your device scans for available wireless networks and the wireless signal icon
appears on the title bar. The arrows in this icon move back and forth while your device is scanning for a
wireless network signal. Once your device successfully connects to a wireless network, the arrows stop
moving.
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Wireless LAN screen. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab
and then tap Menu > Wireless Networks. On the Main tab, you will
see the wireless network that your device is currently connected to.
The configuration and signal quality of the wireless network are also
shown.
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Configure Wireless Networks screen. On the Home screen, slide
to the Settings tab and then tap All Settings. In the Connections
tab, tap Wi-Fi. This screen displays the wireless networks currently
available. To connect to a wireless network in the list, tap and hold on
the desired network, then tap Connect. Tap a wireless network in the
list to view or change its connection settings. You can also add new
wireless networks, if available, by tapping Add New.
To save battery power while connected to a wireless network
Using Wi-Fi quickly consumes battery power. Turn off Wi-Fi when not in use. You can also enable power saving
settings.
1.
On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab.
2.
On the Settings screen, tap Menu > Wireless Networks > Power Mode tab.
3.
On the Power Mode tab, move the Power Save Mode slider to a position that optimizes performance
with the least power consumption.
For example, move the slider to the left (Best Performance) to
have the optimal wireless network performance; move to the
right (Best Battery) to obtain the maximum battery usage.
appears on the title bar. After
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