Web And Data Services; Ways Of Connecting To The Internet; Connecting Using Wi-Fi - HTC Hero User Manual

3B. Web and Data Services
Ways of Connecting to the Internet (page 99)
Connecting Using Wi-Fi (page 99)
Getting Started With Data Services (page 100)
Using the Device's Web Browser (page 103)
Accessing Messages (page 107)
Google Talk (page 116)
Accessing Sprint Instant Messaging (page 120)
Downloading Applications and Games From Android Market (page 121)
Peep (page 123)
Stocks (page 125)
Weather (page 127)
Data Services FAQs (page 128)

Ways of Connecting to the Internet

Your device's networking capabilities allow you to wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network
through one of the following connections:
Wi-Fi (See Connecting Using Wi-Fi for details.)
Data Services (See Getting Started With Data Services for details.)
Virtual Private Networks or VPN (See Connecting to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for details.)

Connecting Using Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet. To use your device's Wi-Fi, you need
access to a wireless access point or "hotspot".
The availability and range of the Wi-Fi signal depends on the number, infrastructure, and other objects through
Note
which the signal passes.
Turning Wi-Fi On and Connecting to a Wireless Network
1. Press and tap Settings > Wireless & networks .
>
2. Select the Wi-Fi check box to turn Wi-Fi on. The device will scan for available wireless networks.
3. Tap Wi-Fi settings . The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured with WEP) of
detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.
4. Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect. If you selected an open network, you will be automatically connected to
the network. If you selected a network that is secured with WEP, enter the key, and tap Connect .
Depending on the network type and its security settings, you may also need to enter more information or
choose a security certificate.
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