ArcSoft PDA Phone - Manual (Page 135)

Getting Connected 135
9.2 Connecting to the Internet
Ways of Connecting to the Internet
Your device’s networking capabilities allow you to access the Internet
or your corporate network at work through wireless and conventional
connections.You can connect to the Internet through one of the following
connections:
• Wi-Fi
• GPRS or EDGE
• Dial-up
• Work connections, such as Virtual Private Network (VPN) and proxy
connections
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 100 meters.
To use Wi-Fi on your device, you need access to a wireless access point of
your service provider. When you are in public places such as in a coffee shop
or restaurant, you will need access to their public wireless access points
(also referred to as “hotspots”).
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 connect to a wireless network
1. Open Comm Manager.
2. Tap the WLAN button to turn on/off the wireless function. The WLAN
icon indicates the wireless status.
: Wi-Fi is turned on. : Wi-Fi is turned off.
3. After Wi-Fi has been turned
on, your device then scans for
available wireless networks in
your area. The network names of
the detected wireless networks
will be displayed on a pop-up
message window. Tap the desired
wireless LAN, then tap OK.