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Section 9: Connections
This section describes the various connections your phone can
make including accessing the Internet with your Browser, Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, and Connecting your PC.
Internet Explorer
Your phone is equipped with mobile.microsoft.com, your access
to the mobile web. This section explains how to navigate and
introduces you to the basic features.
Accessing Internet Explorer
To access the Internet Explorer browser:
©At the Home screen, tapInternet Explorer.The
home.att.com homepage displays.
Navigating with the Browser
1.To select an item, tap an entry or link.
2.To scroll through a website, sweep the screen with your
finger in an up or down motion.
3.Sweep the screen left to right to move laterally across a
web page.
4.To return to the previous page, press .
5.To view your favorites list, tap.Sweep your screen to
the left to display your web history.
6.To add a favorite website to your favorites list, tap.
7.To view, add, or manage webpage tabs, tap.
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Zooming In and Out on the Browser
Sweep two fingers outwards at the same time to zoom in or
sweep two fingers together to zoom out. See the diagram below.
Enter a URL
You can access a website quickly by entering the URL. Websites
are optimized for viewing on your phone.
To enter a URL and go to a particular website, follow these steps:
1.Tap theURLfield at the top of your screen.
2.Enter the URL using the on-screen keypad and tap.
The website displays.
Note:In Landscape mode, the URL field is not available.
Search the Internet
To perform an internet search using keywords, follow these
steps:
1.From the homepage, press.
The Bing search screen displays.
2.Tap the Bing search box located at the top of the browser.
3.Use the on-screen keypad to enter one or more search
words. Additional words and phrases display as you type,
which you can tap to select.
4.To initiate the search, tap.
5.A list of search results displays under the categoriesweb,
local, andnews.
6.Touch an entry in the list to view the website.
7.Press to return to the search list.
Favorites
While navigating a website, you can make it a Favorite site to
quickly and easily access it at a future time. The URLs (website
addresses) of the Favorite sites are displayed in the Favorites
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page. From the Favorites page you can also view your browsing
history.
1.From the Home webpage, tap.
The favorites page is displayed.
2.The following options are displayed:
 AT&T Mobile Web: displays AT&T’s mobile website.
 Popular Sites: allows you to visit popular websites that are grouped
into categories such as friends and fun, news and information,
sports, and so on.
 Tips for Windows Phone: displays tips that may help you to use
your phone.
 List of favorite websites: these are web sites that you have added
as favorites.
3.Tap on an option or a favorite to view the webpage, or
touch and hold a Favorite for the following options:
 edit: allows you to edit the name or URL of the Favorite. Tap on a
field, and then use the keypad.
 delete: allows you to delete a favorite.
Adding Favorites
1.From any webpage, tapadd.
2.Use the on-screen keypad to enter theNameand theURL
of the Favorite.
3.Tapok.
Editing Favorites
1.From any webpage, tapfavoritesand touch and hold
the favorite you want to edit.
2.On the drop-down list box, tapedit.
3.Use the on-screen keypad to edit theNameor theURLof
the favorite.
4.Tapok.
Deleting Favorites
1.From any webpage, tapfavoritesand touch and hold
the favorite you want to delete.
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Browsing History
The History page provides you with a list of the most recently
visited websites. These entries can be used to return to
previously unmarked web pages.
1.From any webpage, tapfavorites.
Thefavoritespage is displayed.
2.Sweep your screen to the left to display thehistorypage.
A list of your most recently visited websites is displayed
with Name or URL address.
3.Tap any entry to display the webpage.
4.Tap to delete the History list.
Browser Options
1.From any webpage, press to access the following
options:
 forward: forwards the browser to another web page.
 share page: allows you to share the page using your email account
or as a message.
 find on page: allows you to search in the current page.
 pin to start: allows you to place a webpage shortcut on your Home
screen for easy access.
 settings: allows you to configure the Internet Explorer Settings on
your phone. For more information, refer to“Internet Explorer
Settings”on page 89.
Internet Explorer Settings
From this menu you can configure your internet settings to allow
cookies on the device, allow Bing to suggest web addresses, and
set whether you want the browser to display as a mobile device
or as a desktop. You can also delete all browsing history.
Cookies are typically placed on your device when you browse
and contain both site information as well as personal information
(such as a username and password), which can pose a security
risk if not properly managed.
If activated, the Bing search engine automatically suggests web
addresses when you perform an internet search.
1.From the Home screen, tap➔Settings
➔applications➔Internet Explorer.
2.Tap theAllow cookies on my phonecheck box, if desired.
3.Tap theLet Bing suggest sites as I typecheck box, if
desired.
4.Tap eitherMobile versionorDesktop versionto set your the
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Deleting Browser History and Cookies
To delete your browser history, follow these steps:
1.From the Home screen, tap➔Settings
➔applications➔Internet Explorer.
2.Tapdelete history➔delete.
All temporary files, browsing history, cookies, and saved
passwords are deleted from the phone.
3.TapPrivacy Statementto view the statement.
Wi-Fi
About Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi (short forwireless fidelity) is a term used for certain types
of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). These device types use
an 802.11 wireless specification to transmit and receive wireless
data. Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing and
accessible Wireless Access Point (WAP). These WAPs can either
be Open (unsecured) as within most Hot Spots, or Secured
(requiring knowledge of the Router name and password).
Turning Wi-Fi On
By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned on. Turning Wi-Fi
on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible
in-range WAPs.
1.From the Home screen, tap➔Settings
➔system➔Wi-Fi.
2.Touch and drag the slider to the right to activate Wi-Fi.
3.If you want to be notified by alert, tap theNotify me when
new networks are found
field to make a checkmark.
4.The device scans for available, in-range wireless networks
and displays them under Wi-Fi networks on the same
screen.
5.Press to return to the Home screen.
Connect To a Wi-Fi Network
1.From the Home screen, tap➔Settings
➔system➔Wi-Fi.
2.Make sure Wi-Fi has been turned on.
The network names and security settings (open or secure)
of detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi
networks section.
3.Touch the network to which you want to connect.
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Enter a wireless password if necessary. If the connection is
successful,
connectedappears under the Wi-Fi network
name.
Turning Wi-Fi Off
1.From the Home screen, tap➔Settings
➔system➔Wi-Fi.
2.Touch and drag the slider to the left to deactivate Wi-Fi.
Note:Use of wireless data connections such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth cancause an added drain to your battery and reduce your use times.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status at a
glance:
Bluetooth
About Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that
allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth
devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and
Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless
devices. The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to
approximately 30 feet.
Turning Bluetooth On and Off
To turn Bluetooth on:
1.From the Home screen, tap➔Settings
➔system➔Bluetooth.
2.Touch and drag the slider to the right to turn BluetoothOn.
When you turn Bluetooth on, your device is discoverable
and it immediately scans for Bluetooth devices.
3.Touch and drag the slider to the left to turn BluetoothOff.
4.Press to return to the Home screen.
Bluetooth Status Indicator
The icon displays at the top of your screen when Bluetooth
is active and your phone is connected with a Bluetooth device. Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Displays when Wi-Fi is active but there is a
communication issue with the target Wireless Access
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Connecting Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth connecting process allows you to establish trusted
connections between your device and another Bluetooth device.
When you connect devices, they share a passkey, allowing for
fast, secure connections while bypassing the discovery and
authentication process.
To connect your device with another Bluetooth device:
1.From the Home screen, tap➔Settings
➔system➔Bluetooth.
2.Touch and drag the slider to the right to turn BluetoothOn.
When you turn Bluetooth on, your device is discoverable
and it immediately scans for Bluetooth devices.
Your device displays a list of discovered, in-range
Bluetooth devices.
3.Tap a device from the list to initiate connecting.
4.Enter the passkey or PIN code, if needed, and tapdone.
5.The external device then has to also accept the connection
and enter your device’s PIN code.Once successfully connected to an external device,
appears at the top of your screen and
connectedappears
under the device name.
Note:Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different.
Note:Connecting between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process.
Once a connection has been created, the devices continue to
recognize their partnership and exchange information without having
to re-enter a passcode.
Disconnecting Bluetooth Devices
Disconnecting a connected device breaks the connection
between the device and your phone, but retains the knowledge of
the connection. At a later point when you wish to reconnect the
device, there is no need to setup the connection information
again.
1.Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2.From the Bluetooth settings page, tap the previously
connected device. The status changes to not connected.
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To delete the device name from your list of Bluetooth
devices, touch and hold the device name until
deleteis
displayed. Tap
deleteto remove the device from your list.
Note:Disconnections are manually done but often occur automatically if theconnected device goes out of range of your phone or it is powered off.
PC Connections
You can connect your phone to a PC using an optional PC data
cable using various USB connection modes. When you connect
the device to a PC, you can use Zune Software to synchronize
files on your phone and your PC.
Zune allows you to download music, pictures, videos, and
podcasts from your PC to your phone. For more information, refer
to“Using Zune To Stay In Sync”on page 46. 
						

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Section 10: Applications
This section contains a description of each application that is
available in the Applications Menu, its function, and how to
navigate through that particular application. If the application is
already described in another section of this user manual, then a
cross reference to that particular section is provided.
Tip:To open applications quickly, add the icons of frequently-used
applications to one of the Home screens. For details, see“Customizing
Your Home Screen”on page 24.
GPS Applications
GPS applications allow you to achieve real-time, GPS-enabled,
turn-by-turn navigation and to access local searches based on a
variety of category parameters.
To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the
following conditions:
inside a building or between buildings
in a tunnel or underground passage
in poor weather
around high-voltage or electromagnetic fields
in a vehicle with tinted windows
Global GPS turn-by-turn navigation, mapping, and Point of
Interest content is available for three continents, including North
America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Western Europe, and China,
where wireless coverage is available from AT&T or its roaming
providers.
Important!:If you touch or cover the internal GPS antenna while using GPS
services, it may impede the GPS signal resulting in the GPS
services not working in an optimal manner. Refer to the following
diagram to locate the approximate location of the internal GPS
antenna.
Location of Internal
(
Back view of phone)
GPS Antenna 
						

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Alarms
The Alarms application allows you to access and set alarms.
Setting a New Alarm
1.From the Home screen, tap➔Alarms
➔add.
2.Tap theTimefield then use your finger to sweep the hour
and minute fields to set the time you want for the alarm.
Tap
done.
3.Tap theRepeatsfield if you want the alarm to sound on
multiple days instead of
only once. Tap the days that you
want the alarm to sound, then tap
done.
4.Tap theSoundfield and tap on the sound title you want.
You can hear a sample by tapping on the symbol next
to the sound name.
5.Tap theNamefield and use the keypad to enter a name for
this alarm.
6.Tapsaveto save the alarm.
Turning Off an Alarm
To turn off an alarm when it sounds:
©Tapdismisson your display to stop the alarm.
–or–
Tapsnoozeto temporarily stop the alarm.
Changing an Alarm
To make changes to an existing alarm:
1.From the Home screen, tap➔Alarms.
2.Tap the alarm you want to change.
3.Tap and change fields as described in see“Setting a New
Alarm”on page 95.
4.Tapsaveto save the updated alarm.
 Deleting an Alarm
To delete an alarm:
1.From the Home screen, tap➔Alarms.
2.Tap the alarm you want to delete.
3.Tapdeleteto delete the alarm.