advertisement
Web and Data
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 wireless 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.
To use a Wi-Fi computer network for even faster Internet access:
►
Touch
Apps
>
Settings
>
Wi-Fi
.
06/06/2012
FCC
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
►
Touch
Apps
>
Settings
>
Wi-Fi
. Drag the Wi-Fi power switch to the right to turn it on, drag it to the left to turn it off.
Note: To extend battery life, turn off Wi-Fi power when not in use.
Wi-Fi Search and Connect
To find networks in your range
1. Touch
Apps
>
Settings
>
Wi-Fi
.
Web and Data 74
2. Turn Wi-Fi to scan. If Wi-Fi is already on, touch
Scan
. Your phone lists the networks it finds within range.
Tip: To see your phone’s MAC address or other Wi-Fi details, touch Menu >
Advanced
.
3. Touch a network to connect.
4. If necessary, enter
Network SSID
,
Security
, and
Wireless password
, and touch
Connect
. When your phone is connected to the network, the wireless indicator appears in the status bar.
Tip: When you are in range and Wi-Fi is on, you will automatically reconnect to available networks you’ve connected to before.
Wi-Fi Modes
For those who like to get a bit more technical, your phone supports the following Wi-Fi modes:
802.11 b, g, n.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
You can set up your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide portable, convenient internet access for up to 5 other Wi-Fi enabled devices.
06/06/2012 details.
FCC
Setting up the Hotspot
Note: Risks can be associated with connecting to the public internet. Your phone allows you to create a 3G Mobile Hotspot, which may be accessible by unauthorized users. It is highly recommended that you use a password other possible steps to protect your computer from unauthorized access.
To add security to your Wi-Fi hotspot:
1. Touch
Apps
>
Settings
>
Tethering & Mobile Hotspot
>
Mobile Hotspot settings
>
Configure Mobile Hotspot
if you have already turned it on.
2. Touch a setting to modify it:
SSID
: Enter a unique name for your hotspot.
Security:
Select the type of security you want, and touch
Save
:
WEP
,
WPA
, or
WPA2
. Enter a unique Wireless password. Other users can access your Wi-Fi hotspot only if they enter the correct password.
Note:
WEP
is the weakest option because it is highly vulnerable to hacking.
WPA2
is recommended by IEEE.
Web and Data 75
Channel
: Select a channel that minimizes potential interference. You may need to try different channels after your hotspot is active for a time.
3. Touch
Save
when the settings are complete.
Activating the Hotspot
►
Touch
Apps
>
Settings
>
Tethering & Mobile Hotspot
>
Mobile Hotspot
.
When your Wi-Fi hotspot is active, other Wi-Fi enabled devices can connect by entering your hotspot’s
SSID
, selecting a
Security
type, and entering the correct
Wireless password
.
Browser
►
To open the browser, touch
Apps
>
Browser
.
►
To go to a Web page, touch the URL area to enter a Web address.
Your Browser
Web pages look like the following example:
06/06/2012
FCC
Note: If you can’t connect, contact Sprint.
Connect
Your phone uses the mobile phone network (over the air) or a Wi-Fi connection to automatically access the Web.
To use a Wi-Fi connection, touch
Apps
>
Settings
>
Wi-Fi
, and drag the power switch to the left to turn on and search for nearby wireless networks. Touch a network to connect.
Select Links
When you touch a link, your phone outlines it and goes to that page. If you touch and hold the link, your phone shows options, such as
Open in new window
or
Bookmark link
.
See Options
Touch Menu with the browser open to see these options:
Web and Data 76
Options
Refresh
Back/Forward
Homepage
Bookmarks
Back/Forward
Save to bookmarks
Share page
Find on page
Request desktop site
Reload the current page.
Navigate to previously viewed pages.
View the browser windows that are currently open.
See your bookmarks.
Navigate to previously viewed pages.
Bookmark the current webpage.
Share page via Bluetooth, Email, and more.
Find a word or phrase on current website.
Open the standard desktop website instead of the mobile version.
Save for offline reading
Settings
Print Print the current webpage.
Exit Close the browser app.
Go to a Specific Website
To enter a URL (Web address):
1. Touch the URL field at the top of the browser screen.
2. Use the keyboard to type the address. If the website you want appears within the suggested sites list, tap the entry to begin surfing.
3. Press Enter.
Adjust Browser Settings
You can change the page settings for your browser, including default zoom level, pop-up blocking, display options, setting your home page, and more.
1. Touch
Browser
> Menu >
More
>
Settings
.
Web and Data 77
2. Choose from these options:
General
: Set the homepage and auto-fill setting.
Privacy & security
: Manage the browser’s privacy and security settings..
Accessibility
: Set browser accessibility features such as text size and zoom.
Advanced
: Manage advanced browser features such as blocking pop-ups and default zoom.
Bandwidth management
: Set how your browser manages images and search result preloading.
Labs
: Set up
Quick controls
and
Fullscreen
mode..
YouTube™
Share videos with YouTube users everywhere. You don’t need a YouTube account to browse and view videos.
►
Touch
Apps
>
YouTube
.
To sign in to your YouTube account:
1. Touch
Apps
>
FCC
>
Add account
.
2. Touch your Google Account or touch
Add account
to enter your information.
Web and Data 78
advertisement