Alcatel ONE TOUCH 997/997D/998 manual Connecting to virtual private networks

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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 notification panel and touch 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 notification panel and touch to access Settings.

Touch More...\Tethering & portable hotspot.

Mark\unmark the checkbox of Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to activate/ deactivate this function.

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 notification panel and touch to access Settings.

Touch More...\Tethering & portable hotspot.

Touch Configure 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

Drag down notification panel and touch to access Settings.

Touch More...\VPN\Add VPN network

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 PIN code or password for your phone.

To connect/disconnect to a VPN

To connect to a VPN:

Drag down notification panel and touch to access Settings.

Touch More...\VPN

VPNs you have added are listed; touch the VPN you want to connect with.

In the dialog that opens, enter any requested credentials and touch Connect.

To disconnect:

Open the Notification panel and touch the resulting notification for the VPN disconnection.

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Contents 997D Table of Contents 130 Safety and useTelephone warranty 133 Accessories 135 Specifications 141Privacy Chargers Regulatory information Protection against theft General informationYour mobile Keys and connectorsDisclaimer Set-up Getting startedInstalling and removing the microSD card Installing or removing the batteryInserting or removing the SIM card Set up your phone for the first time Power on your phonePower off your phone Charging the batteryHome screen Using the touchscreenStatus bar Notification icons Status iconsSearch by text Quick settings barSearch bar Notification panelTo unlock phone screen Lock/Unlock your screenPersonalize your Home screen To lock phone screenApplication tab Volume adjustmentText input Using Onscreen KeyboardOnscreen Keyboard settings Adjust the Onscreen Keyboard orientationYou can also insert new text Text editingAndroid keyboard You can edit the text you have enteredAnswering or rejecting a call Phone call, Call log ContactsPhone Placing a callDuring a call Calling your voicemailManaging multiple calls Call settings People Call logConsult your contacts Adding a contact Managing contact groupsEditing your contacts Contacts importing, exporting and sharing Communicating with your contactsTurn on/off the sync & Auto-sync Displaying contactsJoining/Separating contacts AccountsSending a text message Messaging, EmailMessaging Write messageManage messages Adjust message settings Gmail Gmail/EmailAdd star Gmail settingsDefault responding to messages Managing Gmails by LabelsGoogle Talk To manage your friends Chatting with your friendsTo add a new friend To close a chatMultimode view Calendar & Alarm clock CalculatorSettings CalendarEvent reminder To set an alarmTo create new events To delete or edit an eventCalculator To adjust alarm settingsGPRS/EDGE/3G Connecting to the InternetWi-Fi Getting connectedBrowser Viewing web pages Manage bookmarks Manage links, history, downloadsGeneral Passwords websitesAccessibility Share linkConnecting to Bluetooth devices Sharing your phones mobile data connection Connecting to a computerConnecting to virtual private networks Touch Edit network Locate the item you want to download and installGoogle Play Store To edit/delete a VPNTo open the application you have downloaded Download and installTo download & install Touch Accept & downloadManage your downloads Multimedia applications Settings in framing modeCamera Gallery Batch operation YouTubePlaying music Adjust sound effectsMusic Watch videosVideo Player Google MapsGet My Location Star a location Search for a locationGet driving, public transportation or walking directions To open Street View for a location Arrangement of LayersSearch for locations along your route To view multiple layersTo connect with your friends How to invite friends to share their locationsTo join Latitude To view your friends locationRadio OthersFile Manager Sound RecorderLEDTorch Setup WizardONE Touch Share Alcatel Help SettingsBattery Saver Wireless & networksDevice Display SD card&phone storagePersonal Language & input Android keyboard Show settings keyAdvanced settings Text-to-speech settings Prefered engineSystem Backup and resetDate & time Development AccessibilityAbout phone ONE Touch Manager UpgradeONE Touch Upgrade Making the most of your PhoneSystem updates Telephone warrantyAccessories Troubleshooting Unable to receive incoming calls Am unable to use the features described in the manualCannot access my voicemail Unable to make outgoing callsSpecifications Audio supported Formats BatterySpecial Features Camera
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ONE TOUCH 997/997D/998 specifications

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