Alcatel IDOL MINI manual Sharing your phones mobile data connection

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To format a microSD card

•Touch on Quick setting bar to get to Settings.

•Touch Storage.

•Touch Format SD card, a popup message appears to warn you that formatting the miscroSD card will erase its contents.

•Touch to confirm.

6.5Sharing your phone's mobile data connection

You can share your phone's mobile data connection with a single computer via a USB cable(USB tethering) or with up to eight devices at once by turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.

The functions below may incur additional network charges from your network operator. Extra fees may also be charged in roaming areas.

To share your phone's data connection via USB

Use the USB cable that along with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer.

•Drag down the Notification panel and touch then the Settings icon to access Settings.

•Touch More...\Tethering & portable hotspot.

•Mark\unmark the checkbox of USB tethering to activate/deactivate this function.

To share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot

•Drag down the Notification panel and touch then the Settings icon to access Settings.

•Touch More...\Tethering & portable hotspot.

•Touch the switch beside Wi-Fi hotspot to activate/deactivate this function.

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To rename or secure your portable hotspot

When Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is activated, you could change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network.

•Drag down the Notification panel and touch then the Settings icon to access Settings. Drag down the Notification panel and touch then the Settings icon to access Settings.

•Touch More...\Tethering & portable hotspot\Wi-Fi hotspot.

•Touch Set up Wi-Fi hotspot to change the network SSID or set your network security.

•Touch Save.

6.6Connecting to virtual private networks

Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources inside a secured local network from outside that network. VPNs are commonly deployed by corporations, schools, and other institutions so that their users can access local network resources when not inside that network, or when connected to a wireless network.

To add a VPN

•Touch on Quick setting bar to get to Settings.

•Touch More...\VPN settings and then touch .

•In the screen that opens, follow the instructions from your network administrator to configure each component of the VPN settings.

•Touch Save.

The VPN is added to the list on the VPN settings screen.

Before adding a VPN, you should set a lock screen pattern, PIN code or password for your phone.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Safety and use Traffic SafetyConditions of USE Battery Protect Your HearingPrivacy Radio Waves ChargersRegulatory information ONE Touch 6012X/ONE Touch 6012D Bluetooth QD ID B021282 General informationLicences Home key Micro-USB Charger connector Keys and connectorsYour mobile DisclaimerVolume Keys Option key Power keyFlashlight Camera Home keyPower on your phone Getting startedSet-up Power off your phone Using the touchscreenHome screen Status bar Notification icons Touch to access Quick setting barCable Notification panelLock/Unlock your screen Search barSearch by text Search by voicePersonalize your Home screen Volume adjustment Applications and widgets listApplication tab Text input Using Onscreen KeyboardText editing Android keyboardPhone Phone call, Call log ContactsPlacing a call You can also insert new textAnswering or rejecting a call Calling your voicemailDuring a call Swap calls Managing multiple callsConference calls Touch icon to start a conference callCall settings Settings Replacement Display when Camera is unreachableDisplayed when making calls Other settings Fixed Dialing NumbersCall log TTY modePeople Consult your contactsAdding a contact Managing contact groupsAccounts ContactsCommunicating with your contacts Editing your contactsDisplaying contacts Contacts importing, exporting and sharingJoining/Separating contacts Synchronizing contacts in multiple accountsMessaging Messaging, EmailWrite message Sending a text messageManage messages Adjust message settings Gmail/Email GmailPushpush To reply or forward emails To receive and read your emailsReply all Managing Gmails by LabelsTouch and hold a message thread to display below options Gmail settingsSender image Auto-advanceInbox type Attachments To recent messages via Wi-FiSignature DownloadChatting with your friends HangoutsTo add a new friend To manage your friendsSettings Calendar & Alarm clock CalculatorCalendar Multimode viewTo create new events To set an alarmTo delete or edit an event Event reminderCalculator To adjust alarm settingsWi-Fi Connecting to the InternetGetting connected GPRS/EDGE/3GBrowser Viewing web pages Manage bookmarks Manage links, history, downloadsAccessibility Passwords websitesPrivacy & security TapConnecting to Bluetooth devices Connecting to a computer Sharing your phones mobile data connection Connecting to virtual private networksGoogle Play Store Locate the item you want to download and installTo download & install Download and installTo open the application you have downloaded To buy an applicationManage your downloads Multimedia applications Settings in framing modeCamera HDRCamcorder settings Video quality Touch to set Video quality Front camera shooting modeGallery ShootingWorking with pictures YouTubeBatch operation 100Music Adjust sound effectsWatch videos Playing musicGoogle Maps Video PlayerGet My Location Search for a location How to star or unstar a locationSave a location View a list of saved itemsArrangement of Layers Get driving, public transportation or walking directionsGet suggested routes for your trip Search for locations along your routeFile Manager OthersSound Recorder RadioSetup Wizard Alcatel HelpOther applications Wireless & networks SettingsTethering & portable hotspot DeviceMobile networks GesturesDisplay Battery managementStorage ApplicationsPersonal Location accessSecurity PINLanguage & input Backup and reset Accounts Schedule power on/offSystem Add accountDeveloper options AccessibilityShow HW layers updates Show GPU view updatesShow surface updates Disable HW overlaysRegulatory & Safety Quick startAbout phone Mobile Upgrade UpgradeMaking the most of your Phone ONE Touch CenterFota Upgrade Telephone warrantyUsing Fota Upgrade tool you can update your phones software 136138 AccessoriesTroubleshooting Cannot access my voicemail Am unable to use the features described in the manualInvalid SIM card Unable to make outgoing callsHow to make your battery last longer Phone cannot be detected by others via BluetoothAm unable to send and receive MMS SIM card PIN lockedGPS Specifications148 149
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