Connecting to Networks and Devices
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3. Touch Data roaming to remove the checkmark from the box.
With Data roaming unchecked, you can still transmit data
with a Wi-Fi connection.
To limit your data connection to 2G networks
You can extend your battery life by limiting your data connections
to 2G networks. When you are connected to a 2G network, you
may want to postpone activities that transmit a lot of data, such
as sending, uploading, or downloading pictures or video, until you
are connected to a faster mobile or other wireless network.
1. Press the Home Key
Launcher Key
2. Scroll down and touch Settings
Mobile networks > Network mode .
3. Touch 1x only .
Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet
access at distances of up to 100 meters, depending on the Wi-Fi
router and your surroundings.
To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you must connect to a wireless access
point, or
hotspot.
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simply connect to them. Others are hidden or implement other
security features, so you must configure your phone so it can
connect to them.
Turn off Wi-Fi when you're not using it, to extend the life of your
battery.
The following Status bar icon indicates your Wi-Fi status.
Connected to a Wi-Fi network (waves indicate connection strength)
Notification that an open Wi-Fi network is in range
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Some access points are open and you can
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, then touch the Applications
> Wireless & networks >