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Your device is on and is connected to the Sprint
1xRTT data network. When the arrows are white,
your device is transferring data (for example,
when you are opening a Web page.); when the
arrows are gray, your device is connected to the
network but is not currently transferring data (for
example, when you are viewing a Web page that
is completely open.)
If you do not see an indicator, your device does not
have a current data connection. To launch a
connection, see "Launching a Web Connection."
Turning the Data Connection On or Off
Turning your data connection off can help optimize
your battery life. It can also save money on data
charges. However, when your data connection is
turned off, you may not always receive automatic
updates to your email, social network accounts, and
other synchronized information.
1.
Press
>
and tap
.
networks
134
3B. Web and Data Services
Settings > Wireless &
2.
Select the
Mobile network
data connection; clear the check box to turn off the
data connection.
Adding the Data Connection Widget
Add the Data connection widget to the Home screen to
make it faster for you to turn the device's data
connection on or off.
To learn how to add widgets, see "Customizing the
Home Screen" on page 24.
Connecting to a Virtual Private
Network (VPN)
From your device, you can add, set up, and manage
virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow you to
connect and access resources inside a secured local
network, such as your corporate network.
Preparing Your Device for VPN Connection
Depending on the type of VPN you are using at work,
you may be required to enter your login credentials or
install security certificates before you can connect to
check box to turn on the
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