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Chapter 8: Advanced Settings
Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode
You can enter Airplane mode (also known as flight
mode) to turn off telephone and Bluetooth functions
and use your smartphone as a handheld device during
a flight. Check with your airline to make sure this is
permitted onboard.
Switch your smartphone off during takeoff and
landing as it may interfere with aircraft electronic
systems.
Turning Airplane mode on or off
1. Press and hold the power button until you get the
phone options menu.
2. Tap Airplane mode to switch it ON or OFF.
Note: When Airplane mode is active, the
icon will be displayed in the Notification
area.
Adjusting settings
This section will show you how to adjust detailed settings for your phone, data,
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections.
Activating or deactivating connections
Open the Applications menu and tap Settings > Wireless & networks to manage
your connection settings.
Each connection will have a green check when turned on.
Item
Description
Airplane mode
Disable all wireless connections so you can safely use this device
onboard an aircraft.
Wi-Fi
Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off.
Wi-Fi settings
Set up and manage your wireless access points.
Bluetooth
Turn the Bluetooth function on or off.
Bluetooth settings
Manage your Bluetooth connections, set a device name and
discoverability.
Tethering &
portable hotspot
Share your phone’s mobile data connection via USB or as a portable
Wi-Fi hotspot.
VPN settings
Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks.
