Alcatel 5020D, M'Pop, 5021E Connecting to a computer, Sharing your phones mobile data connection

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6.4Connecting to a computer

With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your microSD card/phone's internal storage and the computer. Before using this MTP, you should firstly unmark USB debugging via Settings\ About phone\Advanced settings\USB debugging.

To connect your phone to the computer:

•Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer. You will receive a notification that the USB is connected.

•If you use MTP or PTP, your phone will be automatically connected.

Before using MTP, make sure that the driver (Windows Media Player 11 or above version) has been installed.

To format a microSD card

•Drag down notification panel and touch to access Settings.

•Touch Storage.

•Touch Format SD card. On the screen a popup warns you that

formatting the microSD card will erase its contents, touch .

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

•Touch Save.

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Contents 5021E Table of Contents Safety and use Protect Your Hearing Chargers Regulatory information 5020D 5020E 5020X 5021E General information Protection against theftYour mobile Keys and connectorsDisclaimer Recent apps key Power keyVolume Keys Home keyGetting started Installing or removing the batteryInstalling or removing the microSD card Set-upCharging the battery Power on your phonePower off your phone Set up your phone for the first timeHome screen Using the touchscreenStatus bar Notification icons Signal strength blueStatus icons CableNotification panel Quick settings barSearch bar Search by textTo lock phone screen Lock/Unlock your screenPersonalize your Home screen To unlock phone screenVolume adjustment Application tabAdjust the Onscreen Keyboard orientation Using Onscreen KeyboardOnscreen Keyboard settings Text inputYou can edit the text you have entered Text editingAndroid keyboard You can also insert new textPlacing a call Phone call, Call log ContactsPhone Answering or rejecting a callCalling your voicemail Call settingsDuring a call Configuring Internet SIP calling Additional settings Caller IDVideo call additional settings Caller ID IP prefix numberPeople Call logConsult your contacts Managing contact groups Adding a contactEditing your contacts Communicating with your contactsJoining/Separating contacts Contacts importing, exporting and sharingDisplaying contacts AccountsWrite message Messaging, EmailMessaging Turn on/off the sync & Auto-syncAttach options Pictures Sending a text messageSending a multimedia message Select a picture as attachmentManage messages Adjust message settings Gmail/Email GmailTo reply or forward emails To receive and read your emailsManaging Gmails by Labels Address and then touchAttachments To recent messages via Wi-Fi Gmail settingsDefault responding to messages Auto-advanceTo add a new friend Google TalkChatting with your friends To close a chatSettings To manage your friendsCalendar & Alarm clock Calculator CalendarTo set an alarm ClockTo adjust alarm settings CalculatorGetting connected Connecting to the InternetWi-Fi GPRS/EDGE/3GBrowser Viewing web pages Manage links, history, downloads Manage bookmarksGeneral Passwords websitesAccessibility Privacy & securityConnecting to Bluetooth devices Connecting to a computer Sharing your phones mobile data connectionConnecting to virtual private networks Configuring Internet SIP callingGoogle Play Store Locate the item you want to download and installTouch Settings\Call settings\Internet call\Accounts To edit/remove an internet calling accountTouch Accept & download Download and installTo download & install To open the application you have downloadedManage your downloads To take a picture Multimedia applicationsCamera To shoot a videoSettings in framing mode GalleryWorking with pictures To view a picture/play a videoSlideshow Batch operationWatch videos YouTubeMusic 106Working with playlists Playing musicVideo Player Search for a location Google MapsGet My Location Star a locationGet suggested routes for your trip Get driving, public transportation or walking directionsView a list of starred items 112Arrangement of Layers To connect with your friends To view your friends locationTo control what you share Sound Recorder OthersFile Manager RadioAlcatel Help Setup WizardOther applications Bluetooth SettingsWireless & networks SIM managementDevice Display Audio profilesStorage Personal BatteryLocation services ApplicationsSecurity Language & inputPersonal dictionary Advanced settingsSpell checker Android keyboardPersonalization Bluetooth keyboard layoutSwiftKey3 Languages & layouts Theme ThemeBackup and reset Accounts SystemQiuck Start Regulatory & SafetyAbout phone Disable HW overlays Show GPU view updatesShow screen updates Strict mode enabledMaking the most of your Phone ONE Touch ManagerONE Touch Upgrade UpgradeFota updates Telephone warranty 148Accessories TroubleshootingInvalid SIM card Am unable to use the features described in the manualMy phone cannot connect to the Internet Unable to make outgoing callsPhone cannot be detected by others via Bluetooth Cannot access my voicemailSettings\About phone\Advanced settings\USB debugging How to make your battery last longerSpecifications