Alcatel 5038D Connecting to the Internet, Browser, Connecting to a computer, GPRS/EDGE/3G, Wi-Fi

7 Getting connected�������

To connect to the Internet with this phone, you can use GPRS/ EDGE/3G networks or Wi-Fi, whichever is most convenient.

7.1Connecting to the Internet

7.1.1GPRS/EDGE/3G

The first time you turn on your phone with SIM card inserted, it will automatically configure network service: GPRS, EDGE or 3G. If the

network is not connected, you can touch on quick setting panel.

To check the network connection you are using, then touch Settings\More...\Mobile networks\Access Point Names or

Network operators.

7.1.2Wi-Fi

Using Wi-Fi, you can connect to the Internet when your phone is within range of a wireless network.Wi-Fi can be used on the phone even without a SIM card inserted.

To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network

•Touch on quick setting panel to get to Settings.

•Touch the switch beside Wi-Fi to turn on/off Wi-Fi.

•Touch Wi-Fi, detailed information of all detected Wi-Fi networks is displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.

•Touch a Wi-Fi network to connect to it. If the network you selected is secured, you are required to enter a password or other credentials (contact network operator for details). When finished, touch Connect.

7.2Browser....................................

Using Browser, you can enjoy surfing the Web.

To access this function, touch from Home screen and then touch

Browser icon .

To go to a web page

On Browser screen, touch the URL box at the top, enter the address of the web page, then touch to confirm.

7.3Connecting to a computer

With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between internal storage and computer.

Before using MTP or PTP you should firstly mark USB debugging, touch Settings\About phone, then touch Build number for 7 times. Then you may touch Settings\Development\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.

For the operating system Windows XP or lower, you

should download and install Windows Media Player 11 on your computer.

All data you have downloaded is stored in File Manager, where you can view media files (videos, photos, music and others), rename files, install applications into your phone, etc.

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