Acer S100 manual Creating a new access point, Using your smartphone as a modem

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or password, leave the fields blank. Click Next to finish the setup process.

If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7:

1.Open Windows Network and Sharing Center.

2.Choose Set up a new connection or network.

3.Select Set up a dial-up connection.

4.Enter the dial-up number, your username and password. Click Connect to finish the setup process.

To connect, click the dial-up connection.

Note: If you do not have the dial-up number or username and password, please contact your network.

Creating a new access point

When you need to add another GPRS/3G/EDGE connection on your phone, obtain the access point name and settings (including username and password if required) from your wireless service provider.

1.Open the Applications tab and tap Settings > Wireless controls > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

2.Press the Menu button and tap New APN.

3.Enter the APN settings. Tap an item to adjust it.

4.When you have finished press the Menu button and tap Save.

Important: Some providers and countries do not allow the use of a smartphone as a modem over HSDPA. Please check with your provider before attempting to do so.

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