Getting Started Guide

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Getting connected ................
To connect to the internet with this cellphone, you can use CDMA 1x/
EVDO networks or WI-FI, whichever is most convenient.
6.1 Connecting to the Internet
6.1.1 CDMA 1x/EVDO
The first time you turn on your cellphone, it will automatically configure
network service: CDMA 1x /EVDO auto.
To check and change the network connection you are using, press Menu
key on the Home screen, then touch Settings\Wireless & networks\
Mobile networks\Network Mode.
To activate/deactivate Data roaming
When roaming, you can decide to connect/disconnect to a data service.
•Press Menu key from the Home screen.
•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Mobile networks.
•Mark/Unmark the Data roaming checkbox to activate or deactivate
data roaming.
•When Data roaming is deactivated, you can still perform data exchange
with a Wi-Fi connection (refer to section “6.1.2 Wi-Fi”).
To limit your data connection to 2G networks only
To save battery and extend battery life, you can set to activate 2G
networks (CDMA 1x) only.
•Press Menu key from the Home screen.
•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Mobile networks.
•Mark/Unmark the Use only 2G networks checkbox to activate/
deactivate this function.
6.1.2 Wi-Fi
Using Wi-Fi, you can connect to the Internet when your cellphone is within
range of a wireless network.
To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network
•Press Menu key from the Home screen.
•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks.
•Mark/Unmark the Wi-Fi checkbox to turn on/off Wi-Fi.
•Touch Wi-Fi settings. The detailed information of detected Wi-Fi
networks is displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.
•Touch a Wi-Fi network to connect. If the network you selected is
secured, you are required to enter a password or other credentials (you
may contact your network operator for details). When finished, touch
Connect.
To activate notification when a new network is detected
When Wi-Fi is on and the network notification is activated, the Wi-Fi icon
will appear on the status bar whenever the cellphone detects an available
wireless network within range. The following steps activate the notification
function:
•Press Menu key from the Home screen.
•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Wi-Fi settings.
•Mark/Unmark the Network notification checkbox to activate/
deactivate this function.
To add a Wi-Fi network
When Wi-Fi is on, you may add new Wi-Fi networks according to your
preference.
•Press Menu key from the Home screen.
•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Wi-Fi settings\Add Wi-Fi
network.