Alcatel 916D, Smart 916 manual Connecting to virtual private networks

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To share your phone's data connection via USB

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

•Press Menu key from Home screen.

•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Tethering & portable hotspot.

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

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

•Press Menu key from Home screen.

•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Tethering & portable hotspot.

•Mark\unmark the check box 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 can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network.

•Press Menu key from Home screen.

•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Tethering & portable hotspot\Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings.

•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 on campus, or when connected to a wireless network.

To add a VPN

•Press Menu key from Home screen.

•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\VPN settings\Add VPN.

•Touch the type of VPN to add.

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

•Press Menu key and touch Save.

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

To connect/disconnect to a VPN

To connect to a VPN:

•Press Menu key from Home screen.

•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\VPN settings.

•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 Notifications panel and touch the resulting notification for the VPN connection.

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Contents 916A Table of Contents Warranty 148 Accessories 150 Safety and useSpecifications 156 146Privacy Hearing Aid Compatibility ONE Touch 916A Bluetooth QD ID B018542Limited Warranty General informationDisclaimer Keys and connectors Your mobileAffiliates Answer/Send a call. Enter Call log End a call Open Search bar for searching within an application,Phone or web Installing or removing the battery Installing and removing the microSD cardGetting started Set-upCharging the battery Power on your phoneSet up your phone for the first time Touch Finish setupUsing the touchscreen Power off your phoneHome screen Status barNotification icons Status iconsLock/Unlock your screen Search barNotification panel Search by textPersonalize your home screen Application tab Volume adjustmentUsing the Keyboard Text inputText editing Phone Phone call, Call log ContactsPlacing a call Answering or rejecting a callDuring a voice call Calling your voice mailManaging multiple voice calls Swap callsConference calls Call logConsult your Contacts ContactsEditing your contacts Adding a contactContacts importing, exporting and sharing Communicating with your contactsDisplaying contacts Use Quick contact for AndroidAccounts Joining/Separating contactsBackground data Auto-syncGoogle Messaging Google Messaging, Gmail Email, Google TalkWrite message Sending a text messageManage messages Adjust message settings Gmail Gmail/EmailTo reply or forward emails To receive and read your emailsReply Reply allGeneral settings Signature Gmail settingsHelp General preferencesGoogle Talk To add a new friend Chatting with your friendsTo close a chat To manage your friendsGoogle Calendar, Clock Calculator, News Weather SettingsGoogle Calendar Multimode viewTo create new events To delete or edit eventEvent reminder To set an alarm To adjust alarm settingsCalculator To adjust settings News & WeatherTo get details about weather and the news Refresh settings Connecting to the InternetTo create a new access point Getting connectedWi-Fi Viewing web pages BrowserTo find text on a web To open new window/switch between windowsTo copy text on a web Other optionsManage downloads Manage links, historyManage bookmarks Privacy settings Content settingsSecurity settings Passwords websitesConnecting to Bluetooth devices Sharing your phones mobile data connection Connecting to a computer via USBConnecting to virtual private networks Configuring Internet SIP calling Download and install Locate the item you want to download and installTo download & install Google Play StoreManage your downloads Facebook Access FacebookFacebook account Facebook localizationSettings in framing mode Multimedia applicationsCamera Gallery Watch videos YouTubeWorking with pictures Batch operationAdjust volume Using Party shuffleMusic Playing musicGet My Location Google MapsSearch for a location Star a locationGet driving, public transport or walking directions View route progress and calculate estimated arrival time Search for locations along your routeView traffic conditions on your route Please refer to .2 for detailed informationArrangement of Layers To connect with your friends To view your friends locationFile Manager OthersTo control what you share 116Setup Wizard Battery SaverSound Recorder FM RadioAlcatel ONE Touch Help Traffic ManagerVoice Dialer Other applicationsSettings SNS key settingsWireless & networks Mobile networks Call settingsGprs transfer prefer Voice callOther settings Audio profilesInternet call Location DisplayMy Location SecurityApplications Battery use Running servicesUnknown sources Quick launchAccounts & sync General sync settingsPrivacy Manage accountsLanguage & keyboard SD card & phone storageSD card Internal storageVoice input & output Text-to-speech settings AccessibilitySchedule power on/off Date & timeAbout phone Android Manager Making the most of your PhoneONE Touch Upgrade Warranty150 AccessoriesTroubleshooting Carry out the following checks152 Unable to make outgoing calls 154Specifications Special Features BatteryCamera Audio supported