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    							169Web and Data Services
    Getting Started With Data ServicesIMPORTANT:  Certain data services requests may require additional time to process. 
    While your device is loading the requested service, the touchscreen 
    or QWERTY keyboard may appear unresponsive when in fact they are 
    functioning properly. Allow the device some time to process your data 
    usage request.
    Launching a Web Connection
      Press    Ej >  > Browser. NOTE:  You can connect to the Internet via Mobile network or via Wi-Fi (access by 
    pressing  > Settings > Wireless & Networks).Once the Browser loads, you are directed to the home page.TIP:  To change the default launch page to a current page, press  > More > 
    Settings > Set home page.
    NOTE:  The Browser automatically launches when a Web link is touched from within 
    either an email or text message.
    Data Connection Status and Indicators
    Your device displays the current status of your data connection 
    through indicators at the top of the screen.
    The following symbols are used:
         
    Your device is connected to the high-speed Mobile 
    Broadband Network (3G). When the arrows are animated, 
    your device is transferring data. When the arrows are 
    gray, your device is connected to the network but is not 
    currently transferring data. In either state, you can receive 
    incoming calls.
         Your device is connected to the 1xRTT data network. 
    When the arrows are animated, your device is transferring 
    data and you cannot receive calls. When the arrows are 
    gray, your device is connected to the network but is not 
    currently transferring data and you can receive calls. 
    						
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    If you do not see an indicator, your device does not have a 
    current data connection.
    Navigating the Web
    Web pages that are optimized for mobile devices typically open 
    at a size appropriate for your device. Often, you can’t zoom 
    or even scroll their contents. Web pages that aren’t designed 
    specifically for mobile devices typically open in overview mode 
    - the page is zoomed out so you can get the big picture.
    Navigating through menus and websites during a data session 
    is easy once you’ve learned a few basics. Here are some tips 
    for getting around:
    Scrolling
    As with other parts of your device menu, you’ll have to scroll up 
    and down to see everything on some websites.
    To scroll a Web page:
      Slide your finger on the screen in the direction you wish to    Ej
    scroll.
    Selecting
    Once you’ve learned how to scroll, you can start navigating the 
    Web.
    To select onscreen items or links:
      Simply tap a link or an item.   Ej
    Links, which are displayed as underlined text, allow you to jump 
    to Web pages, select special functions, or even place device 
    calls. 
    						
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    Going Back
    To go back one page:
      Press    Ej
     on your device. Repeat this process to keep going 
    back through your recently visited pages.
    Finding and Copying Text on a Web Page
    To find text on a Web page:
    1. Press 
     > More > Find on Page.
    2. Enter the text you’re looking for.
      As you type, the first word with matching characters is    >Ê
    highlighted on the screen and subsequent matches are 
    boxed.
    3.  Tap the left or right arrow to jump to and highlight the 
    previous or next matching word.
    To copy text from Web page:
    1.   Open a Web page and scroll to the beginning of the text 
    you want to copy
    2. Press 
     > More > Select Text.
    3.  Use your finger to drag across the text you want to copy. 
    The text you selected is copied to the phone’s memory 
    temporarily. You can now use the techniques described in 
    “Entering Text” on page 62 to paste the copied text into a 
    text field. 
    						
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    Going to a Specific Website
    To go to a particular website by entering a URL (website 
    address):
    1.   Tap the URL field (top of the browser window) and enter a 
    new Web  address.
      As you enter the address, possible matches are displayed    >Ê
    within a list. Tap an entry to launch the desired website.
    2. Tap 
    Go to launch the new page.
    Browser Menu
    The Browser menu offers additional options to expand your use 
    of the Web on your device.
    Opening the Browser Menu
    The Browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active 
    data session, from any page you are viewing.
    From any open Web page, press    Ej
    .
    Options available within the Browser menu include:
      s New Window Launches a new Browser window while 
    maintaining the current Web page active.
      Bookmarks s   Allows you to access and manage your 
    Bookmarks.
      Windows s   Displays the currently active Browser windows as 
    a list. Tap a window entry to launch that window.
      Refresh s   Reloads the current Web page and displays the most 
    current information.
      Forward s   For wards you to a previously viewed page.
      More s   provides the following additional Browser options: 
    						
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      Add Bookmark   >Ê
     Allows you to assign the current Web 
    page as a new bookmark.
      Find on Page   >Ê
     Allows you to search the current Web page 
    for a word.
      Select Text   >Ê
     Allows you to select text from the current 
    Web page and copies it to the clipboard.
      Page Info   >Ê
     Displays the Name and URL (website address) 
    of the Web page you’re currently viewing.
      Share Page   >Ê
     Allows you to send a URL via Bluetooth, 
    Email, Gmail, Messaging, and other available applications.
      Downloads   >Ê
     Displays your download history.
      Settings   >Ê
     Allows you to configure and manage your 
    Browser settings.
    Adjusting Browser Page Settings
    1. Press  to open the Browser menu.
    2. Tap More > Settings.
    3.  In the Page Content Settings area, select from one of the 
    following Web page settings:
      Text Size   >Ê
    : Allows you to increase or decrease the size 
    of the text that the Browser uses when displaying Web 
    pages. Options include: Tiny, Small, Normal, Large, or 
    Huge.
      Default Zoom   >Ê
    : Allows you to increase or decrease the 
    magnification level that the Browser uses when first 
    opening a Web page. Choose from: Far, Medium, or 
    Close. 
    						
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      Open Pages in Overview   >Ê
    : When  checkmarked, Web 
    pages are displayed in an overview. If the checkmark is 
    removed, the Web page is displayed at 100% size.
      Text Encoding   >Ê
    : Allows you to change the character-
    encoding standard that the Browser uses when displaying 
    text on a Web page.
      Block Pop-up Windows   >Ê
    : When checkmarked, this feature 
    allows the device to block pop-up windows and prevent 
    websites from opening windows unless you request it.
      Load Images   >Ê
    : When checkmarked, this feature allows 
    the Browser to load images when displaying a Web page. 
    Remove the checkmark to allow the Browser to omit 
    images when displaying a Web page.
      Auto-fit Pages   >Ê
    : When checkmarked, the Browser 
    optimizes the presentation text and other elements of 
    Web pages to fit your device’s screen. If the checkmark 
    is removed, Web pages can be viewed as designed for a 
    computer screen.
      Landscape-only Display   >Ê
    : When checkmarked, this 
    feature allows your device to display pages in landscape 
    (horizontal) orientation on your screen, regardless of how 
    you are holding the device.
      Enable JavaScript   >Ê
    : When checkmarked, the Browser 
    allows JavaScript to run. Remove the checkmark to 
    prevent JavaScript from running.
      Enable Plug-ins   >Ê
    : When checkmarked, plug-ins are 
    enabled on Web pages. Remove the checkmark to disable 
    plug-ins from Web pages. 
    						
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        >Ê
    Open in Background: When checkmarked, links opened 
    in a new window will open in the background. If the 
    checkmark is removed, new windows will open in place 
    of the current window.
      Set home page   >Ê
    : Allows you to enter a URL to set as your 
    Home page. (See “Setting the Browser Home Page” on 
    page 175)
    4. Press 
     to return to the Browser.
    Adjusting Browser Page Settings
    1. Press  to open the Browser menu.
    2. Tap More > Settings.
    3.  Navigate to the Privacy Settings area and select from one 
    of the following privacy settings:
      Clear Cache   >Ê
    : Clears all currently cached content and 
    databases. Tap OK to complete the process.
      Clear History   >Ê
    : Clears the Browser navigation history. Tap 
    OK to complete the process.
      Accept Cookies   >Ê
    : When checkmarked, your device allows 
    Web pages to store cookies. Remove the checkmark to 
    prevent Web pages from storing cookies on your device.
      Clear All Cookie Data   >Ê
    : Clears all current Browser cookie 
    files. Tap OK to complete the process.
        >Ê
    Remember Form Data: When checkmarked, the Browser 
    remembers what you entered in a form on a site and 
    displays matching entries when entering text in a form. 
    Remove the checkmark to disable this feature.
      Clear Form Data   >Ê
    : Deletes all the information the Browser 
    remembers about what you’ve entered in forms. Tap OK 
    to complete the process. 
    						
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      Enable Location   >Ê
    : When checkmarked, you permit 
    websites with location-specific content to ask whether 
    you want to share your location, using your device’s GPS. 
    To provide a website with your location, you must also 
    have location sharing enabled in the Settings application.
      Clear Location Access   >Ê
    : Allows you to clear the 
    permissions to access your location that you’ve granted to 
    websites in the past. If those websites want permission 
    to access your location again, you must grant it again.
    4. Press 
     to return to the Browser.
    Adjusting Browser Security Settings
    1. Press  to open the Browser menu.
    2. Tap More > Settings.
    3.  Navigate to the Security Settings area and select from 
    one of the following security settings:
        >Ê
    Remember Passwords: The Browser can remember 
    your usernames and passwords for some Web pages that 
    require you to log in to make it quicker to access those 
    pages on repeat visits. Remove the checkmark to prevent 
    the Browser from storing usernames and passwords.
      Clear Passwords   >Ê
    : Deletes all saved passwords 
    passwords that the Browser has stored. Tap OK to 
    complete the process.
      Show Security Warnings   >Ê
    : When checkmarked, you will 
    be notified if there is a security issue with the current 
    website. Remove the checkmark to disable this function.
    4. Press 
     to return to the Browser. 
    						
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    Setting the Browser Home Page
    1. Press  to open the Browser menu.
    2. Tap More > Settings > Set home page.
    3.  Delete the current address and enter a new URL. If you are 
    viewing the Web page you want to set as the Home page, 
    tap Use Current Page instead.
    4. Tap OK to complete the process.
    Resetting the Browser to Default
    1. Press  to open the Browser menu.
    2. Tap More > Settings > Reset to Default.
    3. Tap OK to complete the process.
    Creating Website Settings
    1. Press  to open the Browser menu.
    2.  Tap More > Settings > Website Settings. These  advanced 
    settings that can be configured for individual sites (ex: Clear 
    Location Access).
    Creating Bookmarks
    You can bookmark Web pages so that you can quickly return to 
    them.
    1.   From any open Web page, press 
     to open the Browser 
    menu.
    2. Tap Bookmarks. Three tabs are revealed:
    Shortcut: From any open Web page, tap  (located next to the URL).
     
    Bookmarks   >Ê
    : Displays a list of your current bookmarks.
      Most Visited   >Ê
    : Displays a list of your most frequently 
    visited websites. 
    						
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      History   >Ê
    : Displays a record of your browsing history. 
    These records are organized into folders such as: Today, 
    Yesterday, 5 days ago, and 1 month ago.
    3. In the Bookmarks tab, tap Add.
    4. Enter a descriptive name and URL for the new bookmark
    5. Tap OK to store the new entry to your Bookmarks list.
    To create Bookmarks from other Tabs:
    1. From any open Web page, press 
     > Bookmarks.
    – or –
    From any open Web page, tap 
    .
    2. Tap either the Most Visited or History tab.
    3.  Tap the star icon adjacent to a Web page entry. The star 
    now turns blue. This adds the “starred” website to your 
    current Bookmarks list.
    – or –
    Touch and hold an entry from the list to display a popup 
    menu. Then,  tap Add Bookmark to add the selected entry 
    to your current list of bookmarks.
    To create a New Homepage:
    1. From any open Web page, press 
     > Bookmarks.
    – or –
    From any open Web page, tap 
    .
    2. Tap either the Most Visited or History tab.
    3.  Touch and hold an entry from the list to display a popup 
    menu.
    4.  Tap Set as Homepage to assign the selected entry as your 
    new homepage. 
    						
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