Alcatel 5035A manual Getting connected, Connecting to the Internet, GPRS/EDGE/3G, Wi-Fi

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6 Getting connected................

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

6.1Connecting to the Internet

6.1.1GPRS/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 press and hold on notification panel.

To check the network connection you are using, drag down notification

panel and touch to access Settings, then touch More...\Mobile networks\Mobile network settings\Access Point Names or Network operators.

To create a new access point

A new GPRS/EDGE/3G network connection can be added to your phone with the following steps:

•Drag down notification panel and touch to access Settings.

•Touch More...\Mobile networks\Mobile network settings\Access

Point Names

•Then touch Menu icon again and touch New APN.

•Enter the required APN information.

•When finished, touch Menu icon and touch Save.

To activate/deactivate Data roaming

When roaming, you can decide to connect/disconnect to a data service.

•Drag down notification panel and touch to access Settings. 67

•SIM management\Roaming.

•Mark/Unmark the Data roaming checkbox to activate or deactivate data roaming.

•When Data roaming is deactivated, you can still perform data exchange with a Wi-Fi connection (refer to “6.1.2 Wi-Fi”).

6.1.2Wi-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 your phone even without a SIM card inserted.

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

•Drag down notification panel and touch to access Settings.

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

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

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

To activate notification when a new network is detected

When Wi-Fi is on and the network notification is activated, the Wi-Fi icon will appear on the status bar whenever the phone detects an available wireless network within range. The following steps activate the notification function when Wi-Fi is on:

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Contents 5035A Table of Contents Safety and use Protect Your Hearing Chargers Licences Hearing Aid CompatibilityDisclaimer Keys and connectorsGeneral information Your mobileSet-up Getting startedInserting or removing the SIM card Installing or removing the batteryInstalling and removing the microSD card Charging the batterySet up your phone for the first time Power on your phonePower off your phone Status bar Using the touchscreenHome screen Notification icons Wi-Fi is on No charge in batteryBattery is very low Status iconsSearch by text Quick settings barSearch bar Notification panelTo unlock phone screen Lock/Unlock your screenPersonalize your Home screen To lock phone screenApplication tab Volume adjustmentAndroid keyboard Using Onscreen KeyboardText input Applications and widgets listPlacing a call Phone call, Call log ContactsText editing PhoneDuring a call Answering or rejecting a callCalling your voicemail Managing multiple calls Call settingsCall log Adding a contact PeopleConsult your contacts Managing contact groupsCommunicating with your contacts Editing your contactsUse Quick contact for Android Contacts importing, exporting and sharingDisplaying contacts Joining/Separating contactsWrite message Messaging, EmailMessaging AccountsSelect a picture as attachment Sending a text messageSending a multimedia message Attach options PicturesManage messages Adjust message settingsGmail/Email To receive and read your emails To access GmailGmail To create and send emailsAuto-advance Default responding to messagesManaging Gmails by Labels Mute Report spamYou send Attachments To recent messages via Wi-FiGoogle Talk SignatureTo 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 connectedTo go to a web To add a Wi-Fi networkTo forget a Wi-Fi network BrowserViewing web pages Manage bookmarks Manage links, history, downloadsGeneral Passwords websitesClear passwords Touch to clear all saved passwords Share linkYou mark Inverted rendering AccessibilityTap ContrastConnecting to a computer Connecting to Bluetooth devicesSharing your phones mobile data connection Connecting to virtual private networksConfiguring Internet SIP calling Play Store Locate the item you want to download and installTo configure your phone to receive Internet calls To buy an application1 Download and installTo download & install To open the application you have downloadedManage your downloads Camera Settings in framing modeMultimedia applications Gallery To share selected ones YouTubeBatch operation You want to work on. TouchPlaying music Adjust sound effectsMusic Watch videosChoose a data source to decide My Location Google MapsVideo Player Get My LocationGet driving, public transportation or walking directions Search for a locationStar a location 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 Other applications SettingsWireless & networks Alcatel HelpDevice Display SD card&phone storageAccounts & sync BatteryPersonal ApplicationsSecurity Location servicesLanguage & input Backup and reset Date & time Scheduled power on & offAccessibility SystemDevelopment About phone Making the most of your PhoneONE Touch Manager System updates UpgradeONE Touch Upgrade 134 Limited WarrantyMy phone has not responded for several minutes AccessoriesTroubleshooting My phone is frozen or cannot switch onUnable to make outgoing calls My phone cannot charge properlyMy phone cannot connect to the Internet Invalid SIM cardPhone cannot be detected by others via Bluetooth Am unable to use the features described in the manualCannot access my voicemail Settings\Development\USB debuggingSpecifications
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