How to use WiFi on the Blackberry Bold

One of the advantages of owning the Blackberry Bold is being able to access the Internet at blazing fast speeds using your home WiFi or public WiFi connection. This How To will explain how to use your Blackberry Bold's WiFi feature.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• One Blackberry Bold
• WiFi connection

1. Go to the main menu by pushing the menu key. Menu key is located to the left of the trackball and has several dots on the key.

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   Using trackball, select the icon labeled Manage Connections. It appears to be a internet tower with signal waves going to left and right.

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   Select set up Wi-Fi network. You will see several choices including scan for network. Select that option.

4. The Bold will list all the Wi-Fi networks available. If it is a public network, simply highlight the network and select it. If it is a secure network, the Bold will ask you to enter the password.

5. Once you select network, your Bold will be connected to Wi-Fi. Enjoy the fast internet browsing.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are not in the proximity of a Wi-Fi network or don't want to use Wi-Fi, turn the Wi-Fi off. That will extend your battery life.

[bront3]

on 9/18/2009 I love wifi on cell phones!

[mkowalski99]

on 8/6/2009 You have to have a data plan if you want to use the Blackberry applications. You can use wi fi only if you install third party applications.

[cherxy777]

on 7/25/2009 SO is it true that you HAVE TO have a data plan with the bold in order to use wifi without incurring fees?

[mohhab]

on 5/13/2009 But still is not enough to have internet on the device, I tried many things and I am not able to connect.Please help as I am about to return the device.Thanks

[sonni57]

on 4/3/2009 Good info on Blackberry Bold I didn't know this I'm not very techie.