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Chapter 9
Internet and Social Networking
9.1 Ways of Connecting to the Internet
Your device’s networking capabilities allow you to access the Internet or your corporate network through Wi-Fi,
dial-up, or GPRS/3G (GSM only). You can also add and set up a VPN or proxy connection.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 100 meters (300 feet). 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 connect to a Wi-Fi network
Tap Start > Settings, and then tap Wireless controls.
Tap Wi-Fi. Detected wireless networks are displayed on the screen.
Indicates a secured
Wi-Fi network.
Indicates that your
device is connected
to this Wi-Fi network
Signal strength
Network name (SSID)
Tap the desired Wi-Fi network.
If you selected an open (unsecured) network, you are automatically connected to the network.
If you selected a secured network, enter the security key and then tap Done. You are then connected
to the network.
Tap Back to return to the Wireless controls screen.
Next time you use your device to detect Wi-Fi networks, you will not be prompted to enter the network key of
the previously accessed Wi-Fi network (unless you perform a hard reset which will erase custom settings on
your device).
Notes • 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 turn off Wi-Fi, on the Wireless controls screen, tap the OFF/ON slider at the right side of the Wi-Fi item.
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