Connect via Wi-Fi

You can connect to almost any Wi-Fi network. Slacker will work with many Wi-Fi connections, even those that require a WEP or WPA security code. However, some Wi-Fi networks require you to enter additional information or check boxes prior to use. The Slacker Portable may not be able to access these types of networks.

If you do not have a Wi-Fi network at home, you can connect at many other locations:

•	Any location that has an open Wi-Fi network, such as friends’ homes, the office, or a coffee shop.

•	Any secure Wi-Fi network for which you have the network key.

•	Any Wi-Fi hotspot that is supported by Devicescape.

Connect via a Wi-Fi network

1.	From the Main Menu, scroll to Connect and click the scroll wheel.

2.	The Slacker Portable will search for an available Wi-Fi network. If it can connect, it will, and then will sign in to your Slacker Account and begin the refresh process.

NOTE 1: If the Portable cannot connect, it will display a list of networks that it found. Scroll to one of the networks and click the scroll wheel. The player will repeat the connection process.

NOTE 2: If the network requires a WEP or WPA key, the Portable will display a screen where you enter the key. Once you enter the key, the Portable will attempt to connect to the network. If the Portable successfully connects to the network, the player will save the key so you do not have to enter the key the next time you connect to that network. However, if the player cannot connect to that network on a future attempt, you will have to enter the key again. For details on entering the key, refer to Enter a Network Key.

A progress bar provides a visual guide to the time remaining until the refresh is complete. Refreshing content can take from a few minutes to several hours depending on the amount of content that needs to be added. After the stations are refreshed, the Slacker service will download any saved Slacker Radio songs that you transferred from the Web Player. To transfer saved Slacker songs, refer to the Web Player Online Help.

NOTE: During the refresh process, you can press the Home button to return to the Main Menu and use the Portable. Pressing the Home button will not stop the refresh process.

4.	When the refresh is complete, the screen will display a “Refresh Complete” message. Scroll to OK and click the scroll wheel. The Portable will display the Main Menu.