Wi-fi networks – Motorola moto x User Manual

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Connect & transfer

Transfer files

• Photos or videos: Open the photo or video, then

tap

>

Bluetooth.

• People: Tap

People, tap a person, then tap Menu > Share

>

Bluetooth.

Wi-Fi Networks

Wi-Fi enhanced connectivity

When you use the browser or other internet apps, your
smartphone scans for Wi-Fi networks (even when Wi-Fi is
turned off) and prompts you to switch to a Wi-Fi network. If you
have a usage-based data plan, you can conserve your monthly
data allowance by using a Wi-Fi connection.

Turn Wi-Fi power on/off

Find it: Tap Apps

>

Settings, then tap the Wi-Fi switch

to turn it

.

Note: To extend battery life, turn the Wi-Fi switch

when

you’re not using it.

Connect to networks

To find networks in your range:

1 Tap Apps

>

Settings > Wi-Fi.

Tip: To show your smartphone’s MAC address and Wi-Fi
settings, tap Menu >

Advanced.

ON

OFF

2 Make sure the switch at the top is

, then tap Menu

>

Scan.

3 Tap a found network to connect it (if necessary,

enter

Network SSID, Security, and Wireless password, and

tap

Connect).

When your smartphone connects, the Wi-Fi status
indicator

appears in the status bar.

Note: If you see a question mark in the Wi-Fi status
indicator

, drag the status bar down, tap the network, and

enter the network’s password.

Tip: When Wi-Fi power is on, your smartphone automatically
reconnects to available networks it has used before.

Manage networks

To remove a network, tap it in the list, then tap

Forget.

To manage your networks, tap Apps

>

Settings > Wi-Fi,

turn Wi-Fi power on, then tap Menu >

Manage Networks.

Wi-Fi hotspot

Your can make your smartphone a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide
portable, convenient internet access to other Wi-Fi enabled
devices.

Note: Keep it secure. To protect your smartphone and hotspot
from unauthorized access, it is strongly recommended that you
set up hotspot security (WPA2 is the most secure), including
password.

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