Go to
Settings
Wi-Fi
Hit the "off" switch to turn on
Choose a newwork (a list should come up)
Choose your network
Enter password

I would not keep the Wi-Fi on all of the time. It is a big battery drainer and it is rarely a necessity (and sometimes it gets in the way of a good Edge or 3G connection).

I'm getting more clueless by the second. Christ I'm old.

I kinda thought Edge and 3G were types of WiFi. Um, oh, lordy I'm gonna need some serious iPhone help if and when i take ze plunge.

Also, Gemini Cricket's problems downloading software updates from a PC alarm me. I don't have a Mac that seems to have suspiciously worked fine with an iPhone where the PC would not.

The simplest way I can explain it is like this:

Edge and 3G are types of cell data networks. So you can access the internet from an iPhone (or other type of smart phone) just on the go.

Wifi is the connection that wireless computers/laptops use.

The iPhone can connect to a wireless network, like at a Starbucks, airports or home if available. When it connects to the wireless network it can do internet things faster (I think).

Well put, BTD!

Thanks, BTD.


I purposefully skipped the laptop era, figuring palmsize computers would be available before long. The iPhone is pretty close.

The iPhone is miles aboce my first, second or even third PC!

BTD, great explaination.

As for usability with a PC, Chris would be the one to ask about that.

That's been my experience.

I rarely turn on 3G unless I'm travelling and require web distraction. There are so many ways to connect to data services, it makes sense to turn off what you're not using to save your battery charge. I forward my cell calls to the office phone during working hours, turn on airplane mode and I can usually get around 4-5 days on a battery charge. With all connections turned on, I'm doing good to make it into the second day.

Awake now (have been for an hour or so.)

Phone has been backed up and the new software installed, but no wireless yet. Still won't view any.

At least if I have to get a replacement I've got a recent backup.

Taking it to the Optus (my carrier) Shop now. I pay the premium business insurance on it, so they should replace it.

I'm older. And I find my iPhone extremely easy to use.:cool:

Oops, this is a problem thread. Carry on.

i've got no iphone, no problem :p