HTC AM171 PDAs & Smartphones User Manual


 
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To check wireless network status
You can check the current wireless connection status from any of the following screens of your device:
Title bar. When you enable Wi-Fi on your device, the Wi-Fi ON icon   appears on the title bar. After 
Wi-Fi is turned on, your device scans for available wireless networks and the wireless signal icon 
appears on the title bar. The arrows in this icon move back and forth while your device is scanning for a 
wireless network signal. Once your device successfully connects to a wireless network, the arrows stop 
moving.
Wireless LAN screen. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab 
and then tap Menu > Wireless Networks. On the Main tab, you will 
see the wireless network that your device is currently connected to. 
The configuration and signal quality of the wireless network are also 
shown.
Configure Wireless Networks screen. On the Home screen, slide 
to the Settings tab and then tap All Settings. In the Connections
tab, tap Wi-Fi. This screen displays the wireless networks currently 
available. To connect to a wireless network in the list, tap and hold on 
the desired network, then tap Connect. Tap a wireless network in the 
list to view or change its connection settings. You can also add new 
wireless networks, if available, by tapping Add New.
To save battery power while connected to a wireless network
Using Wi-Fi quickly consumes battery power. Turn off Wi-Fi when not in use. You can also enable power saving 
settings.
1. On the Home screen, slide to the 
Settings tab.
2. On the Settings screen, tap 
Menu > Wireless Networks > Power Mode tab.
3. On the 
Power Mode tab, move the Power Save Mode slider to a position that optimizes performance 
with the least power consumption.
  
For example, move the slider to the left (Best Performance) to 
have the optimal wireless network performance; move to the 
right (Best Battery) to obtain the maximum battery usage.