HTC 7 - Manual (Page 40)

40 Getting connected Getting connected
Tap the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to.
If you selected an open network, your phone will automatically connect to the
network.
If you selected a network that is secured with WEP, enter the password and then
tap
done.
Depending on the network type and its security settings, you may also need to enter more
information.
You cannot manually add a Wi-Fi profile.
Many open networks common at restaurants and hotels require that you launch the web browser
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When your phone is connected to a wireless network, the Wi-Fi icon ( ) appears for a
brief moment on the status bar.
The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you
won’t be asked to enter the key or other security information again, unless you reset your
phone to its factory default settings.
Using your phone’s web browser
You must have an active data connection or Wi-Fi connection to access the Internet.
Opening the browser
On the Start screen, tap the Internet Explorer tile to start surfing the Web.
Going to a web page
On the browser screen, tap the URL box on top of the screen.
Enter the web page address using the keyboard.
Tap on the keyboard.
Changing the screen orientation
The phone automatically changes the screen orientation depending on how you’re holding
your phone.
Turn your phone sideways to display the web browser in landscape orientation and in full
screen. When in landscape orientation, you won’t be able to enter a URL.
Browsing full versions of all web sites
Some web sites display a mobile version of their pages on phone web browsers. You can
choose to view the full version of all pages, even for these sites.
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