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> Wi-Fi

> Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet (100 meters).

> To use Wi-Fi on your device, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”.

> Note | The availability and range of your device’s Wi-Fi signal depends on the number, infrastructure, and other objects through which the signal passes:

> To turn Wi-Fi on and off:

> 1. | On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab.

> 2. | On the Settings screen, tap Communications > Wi-Fi to enable/disable the wireless function.

> When enabled, the On indicator is activated and available wireless networks will be detected.

> To connect to a wireless network:

> After Wi-Fi is turned on, your device scans for available wireless networks in your area.

> 1. | The network names of the detected wireless networks are displayed on a pop-up message window. Tap the desired wireless network, and then tap OK.

> Note | When you select an open (unsecured) network, you will be automatically connected to the network after tapping OK. You do not need to do steps 2 and 3.

> 2. | On the next pop-up message window, do one of the following:

> |  | Tap The Internet if the wireless network connects your device to the Internet.

> – or –

> |  | Tap Work if the wireless network connects your device to a private network.

> 3. | Enter the key and then tap Connect.

> Next time you use your device to detect wireless networks, you will not see the pop-up message windows again, and you will not be prompted to enter the network key of the previously accessed wireless network (unless you perform a hard reset which will erase custom settings on your device).

> Note | Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your device to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary to provide a username and password for certain closed wireless networks.

> To check wireless network status:

> You can check the current wireless connection status from any of the following screens of your device:

> | Title bar. When you enable Wi-Fi on your device, the Wi-Fi ON icon appears on the title bar. After 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.

> | 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

> | 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, and 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.

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