Sprint Nextel PG86100 Cell Phone User Manual


 
3B. Web and Data Services 181
Web and Data
Connecting Using Sprint 4G
Sprint 4G provides your device with wireless Internet
access over greater distances than Wi-Fi and delivers
data transfer rates of up to 30 Mbps. To connect your
device to Sprint 4G network, you need access to a
Sprint 4G base station.
For more information about the availability of Sprint 4G
in your location, visit
sprint.com/coverage on the Web.
Turning Sprint 4G On and Connecting to
the Sprint 4G Network
1. Press > and tap Settings >
Wireless & networks.
2. Scroll down the screen and select the 4G check
box. The device will automatically scan for the
Sprint 4G network and will automatically connect
to it.
When your device is connected to the Sprint 4G
network, the 4G icon ( ) appears in the status bar
and tells you the approximate signal strength (number
of bands displayed). If
Network notification in 4G
settings is enabled, this icon ( ) appears in the status
bar whenever the device detects the Sprint 4G network.
Note: The availability and range of the Sprint 4G depends on
a number of factors including your distance to the
Sprint 4G base station, and infrastructure and other
objects through which the signal passes.
Note: The Sprint 4G network is self-discoverable, which
means no additional steps are required for your device
to connect to it.