WIRELESS & INTERNET
Your system is equipped with Wireless & Internet features and settings.
To access, press Menu > Settings > Wireless and Internet. From this
screen, you can select from:
•Wi-Fi settings•USB mobile broadband
•Bluetooth settings•Prioritize connection methods
Wi-Fi
Your system has a Wi-Fi feature which creates a wireless network within
your vehicle, thereby allowing other devices (i.e. personal computers,
phones) in your vehicle to speak to each other, share files, play games,
etc. Using this Wi-Fi feature, everyone in your vehicle can also gain
access the internet if:
•You have a USB mobile broadband connection inside the vehicle
•Your phone supports PAN (personal area networking)
•You are parked outside of a wireless hotspot
To access, press Menu > Settings > Wireless and Internet > Wi-Fi
settings.
In the WiFi settings screen, select from the following options:
•Wi-Fi Network (Client) Mode On/Off: This will turn the Wi-Fi
feature on or off in your vehicle. Ensure that On is selected for
connectivity purposes.
•Choose a Wireless Network:Allows you to use a previously stored
wireless network. You can categorize by alphabetical listing, Priority
and Signal Strength. You can also choose to search for a network,
connect to a network, disconnect from a network, receive more
information, prioritize a network or delete a network.
•Search for Wireless Networks:Allows you to view a list of wireless
networks.
•Gateway Access Point Mode (On/Off):Turn this On to make SYNC
an access point for a phone or a computer. This forms the local area
network within the vehicle for things such as game playing, file
transfer, internet browsing, etc.
•Gateway Access Point Device List:Allows you to view who has
connected to your Wi-Fi connection recently.
Note:Press the ? button (if available) for additional information.
Settings
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The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a
certification mark of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
USB mobile broadband
Instead of using Wi-Fi, your system can also use a USB mobile broadband
connection to access the internet. This screen allows you to set up what
will be your typical area for your USB mobile broadband connection. You
can select the following:
•Country
•Carrier
•Phone number
•User name
•Password
Note:You must activate your mobile broadband device on your PC prior
to connecting it to the system.
Note:USB mobile broadband settings may not be displayed if the device
is already activated.
Prioritize connection methods
This screen allows you to choose your connection methods and change
them as needed. You can select to Change Order and have the system
either always attempt to connecting using a USB mobile broadband or
using Wi-Fi.
Bluetoothsettings
This screen will show you what device is currently paired with the
system as well as giving you your typicalBluetoothoptions to connect,
disconnect, set as favorite, delete and add device.
Bluetoothis a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG.
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911 Assist™ ................................44
A
Accessing and using your USB
port ..............................................30
Ambient mood/lighting ...............55
AM/FM .........................................16
A/V inputs ....................................35
C
Cleaning the touchscreen ..........10
Customizing your home screen ...4
D
Display settings ...........................54
E
End user license agreement ......69
H
HD Radio™ .................................18
Help ................................................9
I
Infotainment display .....................7
K
Keyless entry system
programming entry code .........55
M
Map icons ....................................63
Map mode ....................................61N
Navigation features .....................56
Notifications ................................54
P
Pairing other phones ..................40
Pairing your phone for the first
time ..............................................37
Phone dependent features .........37
Privacy information ....................11
Q
Quick touch buttons ...................64
R
Rear view camera display ..........55
S
Safety information ......................10
Satellite Radio .............................25
SD card ..................................28, 56
Setting a destination ..................56
Setting the clock ...........................6
SIRIUSsatellite radio ...............22
SIRIUS Travel Link .....................66
Supported media file types ........33
SYNCServices ...........................48
System settings ...........................54
T
Text messaging ...........................40
Index
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