T-Mobile U8680 manual Getting Connected, Mobile Networks, Wi-Fi

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7 Getting Connected

7.1 Mobile Networks

Your mobile phone will be automatically configured to use your network operator’s 2G/3G service (if available) when you turn on the phone for the first time. Note that the SIM/USIM/ISIM card must be inserted.

7.1.1 Checking the Network Connection

1.Touch > Settings.

2.Touch Wireless & networks > Mobile networks.

3.Touch Network operators or Access Point Names to check the network connection.

Do not change the access point parameters; otherwise, you might not be able to access network resources.

7.1.2 Turning on the Data Service

1.Touch > Settings.

2.Touch Wireless & networks > Mobile networks.

3.Select the Data enabled check box to turn on the data connection.

7.2 Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi gives you wireless access to broadband Internet. To use Wi-Fi on your mobile phone, you must have an access to wireless access points (hotspots). Obstacles that block the Wi-Fi signal will reduce its strength.

7.2.1 Turning On Wi-Fi

1.Touch > Settings.

2.Touch Wireless&networks, and then select the Wi-Ficheck box to turn on Wi-Fi.

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Contents User Guide Contents Page Iii Page Read Before Proceeding Safety PrecautionsPersonal Information and Data Security Legal Notice Third-Party Software Statement Trademarks and PermissionsImport and Export Regulations Disclaimer of WarrantiesKey Functions at Your Fingertips Getting StartedPhone at a Glance Optional Installing the microSD Card Installing the SIM CardStatus Indicator Installing the BatteryCharging the Battery Important Information About the Battery Power On or Off Your Mobile Phone Power Saving TipsPowering On Your Mobile Phone Setting Up Your Mobile PhoneTurning On Fast Boot Using the TouchscreenPowering Off Your Mobile Phone Restarting Your Mobile PhoneRotating Your Mobile Phone Screen Locking and Unlocking the ScreenLocking the Screen Unlocking the ScreenNotification and Status Icons Home ScreenVPN Viewing Other Parts of the Home Screen Notification PanelOpening the Notification Panel Closing the Notification PanelChanging the Wallpaper Service ShortcutsCustomizing the Home Screen Using the microSD Card as a USB Mass Storage Using a microSD CardCalling Opening ApplicationsMaking a Call with the Dialer Application Making a CallMaking a Call from Contacts Making a Call from Call logAnswering an Incoming Call Answering or Rejecting a CallEnding a Call Rejecting an Incoming CallMaking a Conference Call Other Operations During a CallSwitching Between Calls Using the Call logUsing the TTY Device TTY OperationUsing Airplane Mode Setting Hearing Aid CompatibilitySetting the TTY Mode ContactsAdding a Contact Importing Contacts from a SIM CardAdding a Contact to Your Favorites Touch Copy fromSIM cardSearching for a Contact Using Quick Contact for AndroidEditing a Contact Communicating with Your ContactsDeleting a Contact Using a microSD Card to Back Up ContactsBacking Up and Synchronizing Contacts Communicating with a ContactManaging Groups Using a Google Account to Synchronize ContactsCreating a Group Editing a GroupSending Contacts Joining and Separating ContactsJoining Contacts Separating ContactsDisplaying the Keyboard Using the Onscreen KeyboardChoosing an Input Method Touch Select input methodCursor Using the Android KeyboardE r t y u i o p Using the Swype KeyboardSMS and MMS Customizing Keyboard SettingsMessages Adding a Slideshow Creating and Sending a Multimedia MessageOpening and Viewing a Multimedia Message Customizing Message SettingsReplying to a Message Copying a Text Message to Notepad or CalendarSaving an Email Attachment Viewing an Email MessageCreating and Sending an Email Message Adding Other Email AccountsReplying to an Email Message Changing Email Account SettingsDeleting an Email Account Touch Remove accountMobile Networks Wi-FiGetting Connected Sharing Your Phone’s Data Connection Connecting to a Wireless NetworkInstalling the USB tethering Driver Opening the Browser BrowserSharing Your Phone’s Data Connection via USB Touch More Settings Set home Setting a HomeOpening a Webpage Managing BookmarksCustomizing Browser Settings BluetoothTurning On Bluetooth Pairing with and Connecting to a Bluetooth DeviceEntertainment Sending Files via BluetoothTouch Settings Wireless & networks Bluetooth settings Capture Screen Opening Your CameraTaking a Photo Viewing Your Photos Using the GalleryRecording a Video Viewing Your VideosViewing a Picture Opening the GalleryRotating a Picture Cropping a PicturePlaying Music Enjoying MusicOpening the Music Library Playing Music in a Playlist Creating a PlaylistAdding Music to a Playlist Tuning the FM Radio Google ServicesListening to the FM Radio Opening the FM RadioCreating a Google Account Switching Between AccountsGmail Opening GmailCreating and Sending an Email Customizing Your Gmail SettingsReplying to or Forwarding an Email Searching for an EmailTalk Maps Enabling the Location ServiceSigning out of Talk Opening MapsSearching for Places of Interest YouTubeGetting Directions Opening YouTubeMarket Installing an ApplicationSharing a Video Opening MarketSynchronizing Information Uninstalling an ApplicationManaging Your Accounts Adding an AccountRemoving an Account Adding an Exchange AccountTouch Add account Touch Add account CorporateCustomizing Your Account Synchronization Configuring General Synchronization SettingsChanging an Account’s Synchronization Settings Calendar Using Other ApplicationsAll Backup Setting Synchronization and Display Setting an Event ReminderFile Manager Customizing Calendar SettingsOpening File Manager Creating a FolderCompressing or Extracting Files Searching for a FileCompressing Files Touch CompressClock Opening the AlarmsViewing Your Memory Status Opening the ClockCustomizing Alarm Settings Switching Between Basic and Advanced panelCalculator Opening CalculatorSelect Auto update Setting the Default CityWeather Clock Updating WeatherManaging Your Mobile Phone Setting the Date and TimeGenius Button Sharing Weather InformationSetting Ringers Setting the DisplayAdjusting the Screen Brightness Adjusting the Time Before the Screen Turns OffAdjusting the Volume Setting Phone ServicesCustomizing Call Settings Changing the Phone RingtoneSwitching off the Data Service Configuring Text-to-SpeechInstalling Voice Data Adjusting the Speech RateTurning on Your SIM Card PIN Protecting Your Mobile PhoneProtecting Your Mobile Phone with a Screen Lock Protecting Your Mobile Phone with a Numeric PINMoving an Application to the microSD Card Viewing an Installed ApplicationManaging Applications On the Settings screen, touch Privacy Factory data reset Resetting Your Mobile PhoneWays to Free Up Your Mobile Phone Memory Backing Up My DataHow Do I Set a Song As a Phone Ringtone? FAQsAppendix How Do I Stop the Song Playing in the Background? How Can I Change the Input Method?How Do I Return to the Call Screen? How Do I Create an Application Shortcut on the Home Screen?