HTC PG06100, User Manual

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Connecting Using 4G
4G — a Mobile WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for
Microwave Access) technology — provides your device
with wireless Internet access over greater distances
than Wi-Fi and delivers data transfer rates of up to 30
Mbps. To connect your device to 4G network, you need
access to a 4G base station.
For more information about the availability of 4G in
your location, visit
the Web.
Turning 4G On and Connecting to the 4G
Network
1.
Press
>
and tap Settings > Wireless &
networks
.
2.
Scroll down the screen and select the 4G check
box to turn 4G on. The device will automatically
scan for the 4G network and will automatically
connect to it.
When your device is connected to the 4G network, the
4G icon (
) appears in the status bar and tells you
the approximate signal strength (number of bands that
light up). If
Network notification in 4G settings is
enabled, this icon ( ) appears in the status bar
whenever the device detects the 4G network.
Checking the 4G Network Status
1.
Press
>
and tap Settings > Wireless &
networks
.
2.
Scroll down the screen and tap 4G settings . The
network provider name, signal strength, and IP
address are displayed.
Adding the 4G Widget
Add the 4G widget to the Home screen to make it
faster for you to turn it on or off.
Note:
The availability and range of the 4G
depends on a number of factors including
your distance to the 4G base station, and
infrastructure and other objects through
which the signal passes.
Note:
The 4G network is self-discoverable, which
means no additional steps are required for
your device to connect to it.