Get Connected - Nokia N series User Manual

Get connected

Connect to the internet
It is recommended that you connect your device to the
internet. An internet connection is needed, for example, to
receive automatic software updates.
Your device can automatically switch between wireless LAN
(WLAN) and packet data connections. When automatic
switching is activated, the device first searches for a saved
WLAN connection, and if none is available, the device
switches to the packet data connection. You can also set the
device to always ask you before switching to the packet data
connection.
For more information on connecting to the internet, see the
in-device user guide.
Use a WLAN connection
1 Tap the status area, and select Internet
device scans for available connections, and displays them
in the Select connection dialog.
2 Select a WLAN connection. You may need to enter your
wired equivalent privacy (WEP) password or similar,
depending on the security settings of the WLAN.
The WLAN connection is saved to the device. When you use
an application that requires a network connection, the device
uses a saved connection automatically, if one is available.
Tip: If a WLAN is hidden, it is indicated as hidden in the Select
connection dialog. You can select a hidden WLAN as any
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other WLAN connection, if you know the network name
(SSID). See the in-device user guide for more information on
hidden WLANs.
Use a packet data connection
Packet data settings are usually set automatically by the
device, based on your SIM card. If you need to modify the
settings, contact your service provider for details.
1 Tap the status area, and select
2 Select the packet data connection provided by your
network service provider.
3 If you are using a packet data connection for the first
time, you are prompted to confirm you want to allow
your device to automatically switch to a packet data
connection, when a saved WLAN connection is not
available. To allow automatic switching to a packet data
connection, select Yes, or if you want to be prompted
when a packet data connection is needed, select No.
connection. The
Create accounts
To use certain network services, you must have an active
network connection and an account with the network service
provider. You can create new and set up existing accounts for
the following:
Mail
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Instant messaging
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Internet call
•
Sharing
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See the in-device user guide for more information.
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