Owner’s Manual

Messaging and Internet 49
Important: Certain data services requests may require additional time to process. While your tablet is
loading the requested service, the touchscreen or QWERTY keyboard may appear unresponsive when in
fact they are functioning properly. Allow the tablet some time to process your data usage request.
Sprint Spark LTE
The Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network provides your tablet with wireless Internet access over greater
distances than Wi-Fi and delivers data transfer rates of up to 60 Mbps. To connect your tablet to Sprint
Spark, you need to be in an area covered by the Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network.
For more information about the availability of Sprint Spark in your location, visit sprint.com/coverage.
Note: The availability and range of the network depends on a number of factors including your distance to
the base station, and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes.
Set Your Network Options
1. Tap > > Settings > More…> Mobile networks > Network mode.
2. Select LTE only.
 By default, the tablet will scan for the best available Sprint network and will automatically
connect to it.
When your tablet is connected via Sprint Spark, the Sprint Spark icon appears in the status bar.
Note: The Sprint Spark network is self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for
your tablet to connect to it.
Data Connection Status and Indicators
Your tablet displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of the screen.
The following symbols are used:
Icon
Status
Network (full signal): The number of bars indicate the strength of the signal. More bars
mean a better signal.
Sprint Spark Enhanced LTE data service: Your tablet is connected to the Sprint Spark
enhanced LTE network. The rays spin when data is being transferred.
Browser
Your tablet's web browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the go, using
data service or Wi-Fi data connections.