Connecting to Networks and Devices
Connecting to Mobile
Networks
Control Mobile Data Use
To enable or disable data access:
1. Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System
settings > Mobile networks.
2. Check Data enabled to enable data access over
the mobile network. Clear the check box to disable
data access.
To enable always-on data access:
1. Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System
settings > Mobile networks.
2. Check Always-on mobile data to allow
applications to update data automatically.
IMPORTANT:
When you enable this option, more
data traffic will be generated for automatic updates of
applications data, and your phone will consume more
power.
To get data services when roaming:
1. Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System
settings > Mobile networks.
2. Check Data roaming.
IMPORTANT:
Depending on your service provider
and rate plan, data roaming may incur significant
roaming charges.
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Connecting to Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can
provide Internet access at distances of up to 100
meters, depending on the Wi-Fi router and your
surroundings.
Turning Wi-Fi On and Connecting
to a Wi-Fi Network
1. Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System
settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the ON position to turn
on Wi-Fi.
3. Tap a network name to connect to it.
4. If the network is secured, enter the password and
tap Connect.
NOTE:
Your phone automatically connects to
previously used Wi-Fi networks when they are in range.
Getting Notified of Open Networks
1. Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System
settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the ON position.
3. Press the Menu Key > Advanced.
4. Check Network notification.
When Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Status
Bar when your phone detects an open Wi-Fi network.
Uncheck the option to turn off notifications.
Adding a Wi-Fi Network
You can add a Wi-Fi network if the network does not
broadcast its name (SSID) or add a Wi-Fi network when
you are out of range.
To connect to a secured network, you first need to get
the security details from the network's administrator.
1. Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System
settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the ON position.
3. Tap
.
4. Enter the network SSID (name). If necessary, enter
security or other network configuration details.
5. Tap Save.
Forgetting a Wi-Fi Network
You can make your phone forget the details of a Wi-Fi
network that you added—for example, if you don't
want the phone to connect to it automatically or if it is
a network that you no longer use.
1. Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System
settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the ON position.
3. Tap the Wi-Fi network name and then tap Forget.
Adjusting Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
1. Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System
settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Press the Menu Key > Advanced to adjust the
following settings.
Connecting to Networks and Devices
• Network notification: Get notifications in the
Status Bar when Wi-Fi is on and an open network
is available.
• Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Choose whether
or not to keep Wi-Fi on in Sleep mode.
• Avoid no internet connections: Only use a
Wi-Fi network when the Internet connection is
good.
• MAC address: Check the MAC address.
• IP address: Check the phone's IP address.
Connecting to Bluetooth
Devices
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication
technology. Phones or other devices with Bluetooth
capabilities can exchange information wirelessly within
a distance of about 32 feet (10 meters). The Bluetooth
devices must be paired before the communication is
performed.
Turning Bluetooth On/Off
1. Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System
settings > Bluetooth.
2. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the ON or OFF
position.
When Bluetooth is on, the
icon will appear in the
Status Bar.
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