HTC Hero Cell Phone User Manual


 
86 3B. Web and Data Services
Finding Your User Name
If you aren’t sure what your user name is, you can easily find it on your device.
Press > , tap Settings > About phone > Status, and then scroll down to Current username.
Updating Your User Name
If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name
on your device.
Press > and tap Settings > About phone > System updates > Update profile. (To cancel, press
before completing the update.)
Launching a Web Connection
Press and tap Browser. (Your data connection starts and you see the SprintWeb
SM
home page.)
While connecting, you may see an animation and a “Connecting” message.
Data Connection Status and Indicators
Your device displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of the screen.
The following symbols are used:
Your device is connected to the high-speed Sprint Mobile Broadband Network (EVDO). When the
arrows are white, your device is transferring data (for example, when you are opening a Web page);
when the triangles 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). In either state, you can
receive incoming calls.
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) and you cannot receive calls. 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), and you can receive calls.
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” on page 86.
Using the Browser
Open the browser to start surfing the Web. The browser is fully optimized and comes with advanced features
that let you enjoy Internet browsing on your device.
Opening the Browser
Press and tap Browser.
– or –
Press and tap
> Browser.
Going to a Website
1. On the browser screen, press and tap the URL box on top of the screen.