136Section 8: SettingsThis section explains Settings for customizing your device.Accessing SettingsTo access Settings: From a Home screen, tap (Apps) ➔ (Settings) .– or –Tap the top of the screen and swipe downward todisplay the Notification Panel, then tap (Settings).For more information, refer to “Quick Settings” onpage 23.The Settings ScreenThe Settings screen has tabs on the left side of the screen.Information related to the tabs displays on the right side ofthe screen. There are five major groups of settings:• Wireless and network• Device• Personal• Accounts• SystemWireless and NetworkControl your device’s wireless connections.Wi-FiWi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that providesaccess to local area networks.Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existingWireless Access Point (WAP). WAPs can be Open (unsecured,as with most hotspots) or Secured (requiring you to providelogin credentials). Your device supports the 802.11 b/g/nWi-Fi protocol.For more information about using your device’s Wi-Fifeatures, see “Wi-Fi” on page 78.Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections,allowing you to transfer large amounts of data over aWi-Fi connection.For more information about using your device’s Wi-Fi Directfeature, see “Wi-Fi Direct” on page 80.
