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Section 7: Connections
This section describes the various connections your device
can make including accessing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and
Connecting your PC.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi (short for “wireless fidelity” and sometimes referred to
as wifi) is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local
Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication requires
access to an existing and accessible Wireless Access Point
(WAP). These WAPs can either be Open (unsecured) as within
most Hot Spots, or Secured (requiring knowledge of the
Router name and password).
Turning Wi-Fi On or Off
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and
connect to compatible networks that are in range.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
➔
Settings
➔
Wi-Fi
.
2. Touch the
ON/OFF
button to turn Wi-Fi ON or
OFF .
Note:
Use of wireless data connections such as Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth can cause an added drain to your battery and
reduce your use times.