Choosing a connection
Your device is capable of a wide range of connections. Look at the following connection types for information and tips on
using each type.
Network connections
Mobile network
A mobile network connection allows your device to make calls and, if you have a data plan, use data services such as
Internet browsing. In some locations, such as in a hospital or on an airplane, you need to turn o your mobile network
connection, but you can usually leave your mobile network connection on.
Wi-Fi
A Wi-Fi network connection is another way to use data services on your device, but, unlike the mobile network, using Wi-Fi
doesn't add charges to your data plan. Your device is designed to try to use saved Wi-Fi networks before it connects to the
mobile network for basic data functions, such as searching the Internet or downloading apps. You can leave Wi-Fi on so
that as soon as you're in range of a saved Wi-Fi network, your device connects to it automatically. Keep in mind that if you
leave the Wi-Fi network connection on, your battery can lose power more quickly.
Connections between devices
USB
You can use a USB cable to create a two-way connection between your device and a computer. Your device appears on
your computer as a mapped drive. You can usually use a USB connection to drag
files between your computer and your
device, depending on the features available on your computer.
Bluetooth technology
Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to create a direct connection between your device and another Bluetooth
enabled device. Although you can transfer files over a Bluetooth connection, because of its ability to stream content,
Bluetooth connections are more commonly used for actions such as playing the music on your device through a separate
speaker or making calls on a headset that is using your device's mobile network connection.
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