Samsung SPH-M580 User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f12) (English) - Page 163

Web and Data Wi-Fi About Wi-Fi Wi-Fi (short for "wireless fidelity") is a term used for certain types of wireless local area networks (WLAN). These device types use an 802.11 wireless specification to transmit and receive wireless data. 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 and Off By default, your device's Wi-Fi feature is turned off. Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible in-range WAPs. Turn Wi-Fi on: 1. Press > and tap > Wireless & networks. 2. Tap the Wi-Fi field to activate the feature (checkmark indicates active). The device scans for available in-range wireless networks. To turn Wi-Fi off: 1. Press > and tap > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap to remove the green checkmark and deactivate Wi-Fi. 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. To connect to a Wi-Fi network: 1. Press > and tap > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. Ⅲ The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured with WEP) of detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section. Note: When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network. 3B. Web and Data Services 149