T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide
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May 19, 2009
5
Getting Connected
5.1
Connecting to the Internet
Your phone’s networking capabilities allow you to access the Internet through one of the following
connections:
•
GPRS/3G/EDGE
•
Wi-Fi
GPRS/3G/EDGE
Your phone will be automatically configured to use your wireless service provider’s GPRS/3G/EDGE
service when you turn on your phone (if the SIM card is inserted) for the first time.
To check the network connection you are using
1
Press
HOME
, then press
MENU
, and then touch
Settings
.
2
Touch
Wireless Controls
>
Mobile networks
>
Network operators
or
Access Point Names
.
To create a new access point
When you need to add another GPRS/3G/EDGE connection on your phone, obtain the access point
name and settings (including username and password if required) from your wireless service provider.
1
Press
HOME
, then press
MENU,
and then touch
Settings
.
2
Touch
Wireless Controls
>
Mobile networks
>
Access Point Names
.
3
On the APNs screen, press
MENU
and then touch
New APN
.
4
In the Edit access point screen, enter the APN settings. Touch the APN setting item to edit it.
5
Press
MENU
and then touch
Save
when you finish setting up the new APN.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet (100 meters). To use Wi-Fi on your
phone, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”.
Note
The availability and range of the Wi-Fi signal depends on the number, infrastructure, and other
objects through which the signal passes.
To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network
1
Press
HOME
, then press
MENU
, and then touch
Settings
>
Wireless controls
.
2
Select the
Wi-Fi
check box to turn Wi-Fi on. The phone will scan for available wireless networks.
3
Touch
Wi-Fi settings.
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.
4
Touch a Wi-Fi network to connect. When you selected an open network, you will be automatically
connected to the network. If you selected a network that is secured with WEP, enter the WEP
(security) key and then touch
Connect
.
