Section 8: ConnectionsThis section describes the various connections you can makewith your phone including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Connectingyour PC.Wi-FiAbout Wi-FiWi-Fi (short for "wireless fidelity"and sometimes referred toas wifi) is a term used for certain types of Wireless LocalArea Networks (WLAN). These device types use an 802.11wireless specification to transmit and receive wireless data.Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing andaccessible Wireless Access Point (WAP). These WAPs caneither be Open (unsecured) as within most Hot Spots, orSecured (requiring knowledge of the Router name andpassword).Turning Wi-Fi OnBy default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off. TurningWi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect tocompatible in-range WAPs.1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔Connections ➔ Wi-Fi.2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fifield, to turn Wi-Fi ON .Connect to a Wi-Fi Network1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔Connections ➔ Wi-Fi.The network names and security settings (Opennetwork or Secured with WEP) of detected Wi-Finetworks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.2. Tap the network you want to connect to.Note: When you select an open network, you will beautomatically connected to the network.3. Enter a wireless password if necessary.146
