Web and data, Wi-fi, Turn wi-fi on and connect to a wireless network – Samsung SPH-D710ZKASPR User Manual
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Web and Data
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Web and Data
This section addresses
your phone’s data connections and the built-in Web browser. Additional
data-related features can be found in
, and
Your phone’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network
through a variety of connections, including:
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances
of up to 300 feet. To use your phone’s
Wi-Fi, you need access to a wir
eless access point or “hotspot.”
The availability and range of the Wi-Fi signal depends on a number of factors, including
infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes.
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network
By default, your phone’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off. Turning Wi-Fi on makes your phone able to
discover and connect to compatible in-range Wi-Fi networks (or WAPs - wireless access points).
Turn Wi-Fi On
►
Press
>
and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Slide the On/Off slider to the right to turn
Wi-Fi on.
Tip:
You can also turn Wi-Fi on and off through the Notifications panel. Drag the Notifications
panel down and tap Wi-Fi to enable or disable Wi-Fi.
Note: Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for
your phone to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary to provide a user name
and password for certain closed wireless networks.
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
1. Press
>
and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the On/Off slider to the right to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured with xxx) of
detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed.
When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the
network.