Messaging and Internet
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Data Services General Information (Sprint
Spark LTE)
The following topics will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing
your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your tablet.
Important
: Certain data services requests may require additional time to process. While your tablet
is loading the requested service, the touchscreen or QWERTY keyboard may appear unresponsive
when in fact they are functioning properly. Allow the tablet some time to process your data usage
request.
Sprint Spark LTE
The Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network provides your tablet with wireless Internet access over
greater distances than Wi-Fi and delivers data transfer rates of up to 60 Mbps. To connect your
tablet to Sprint Spark, you need to be in an area covered by the Sprint Spark enhanced LTE
network.
For more information about the availability of Sprint Spark in your location, visit
sprint.com/coverage
.
Note
: The availability and range of the network depends on a number of factors including your
distance to the base station, and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes.
Set Your Network Options
1. Tap
>
>
Settings
>
More…
>
Mobile networks
>
Network mode
.
2. Select
LTE only
.
By default, the tablet will scan for the best available Sprint network and will automatically
connect to it.
When your tablet is connected via Sprint Spark, the Sprint Spark icon
appears in the status
bar.
Note
: The Sprint Spark network is self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required
for your tablet to connect to it.
Data Connection Status and Indicators
Your tablet displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of the
screen. The following symbols are used:
Icon
Status
Network (full signal):
The number of bars indicate the strength of the signal. More
bars mean a better signal.
Sprint Spark Enhanced LTE data service:
Your tablet is connected to the Sprint
Spark enhanced LTE network. The rays spin when data is being transferred.