Alcatel 995S manual Getting connected, Connecting to the Internet, GPRS/EDGE/3G

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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.

To check the network connection you are using, touch the Application tab from the Home screen, then touch Settings\Wireless & networks\ Mobile networks\Network settings\Network operators or Access Point Names.

To create a new access point

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

Touch the Application tab from the Home screen.

Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Mobile networks\Network settings\Access Point Names.

Then press Menu key and touch New APN.

Enter the required APN information.

When finished, press Menu key and touch Save.

To activate/deactivate Data roaming

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

Touch the Application tab from the Home screen.

Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Mobile networks\Data roaming.

Mark/Unmark the 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 section 6.1.2 Wi-Fi).

To limit your data connection to 2G networks only

To save battery and extend battery life, you can set to activate 2G networks (GPRS or EDGE) only.

Touch the Application tab from the Home screen.

Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Mobile networks\Network settings\Network mode.

Touch 2G only in the dialog that opens.

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Contents 995A 995S Table of Contents Safety and use Privacy ONE Touch 995A/ONE Touch 995S Bluetooth QD ID B018738 Radio WavesHearing Aid Compatibility General informationDisclaimer Earpiece Keys and connectorsYour mobile Light TouchscreenGetting started Installing or removing the batteryInstalling and removing the microSD card Set-upSet up your phone for the first time Power on your phoneCharging the battery Touch Finish setupUsing the touchscreen Power off your phoneHome screen Rotate Status barPinch/Spread Status iconsNotification icons Lock/Unlock your screenNotification panel To lock phone screen To create a screen unlock PIN/PasswordApplication tab To unlock phone screenText input Using the Onscreen KeyboardVolume adjustment Applications listPhone Phone call, Call logText editing Placing a callCalling your voicemail Answering or rejecting a callDuring a call Swap calls Call logManaging multiple calls Conference callsAccounts ContactsConsult your Contacts AccountsAdding a contact Editing your contactsDelete a contact Communicating with your contactsContacts importing, exporting and sharing Use Quick contact for AndroidJoining/Separating contacts Displaying contactsAccounts Google Messaging Google Messaging, GmailEmail, Google Talk Write messageAttach options Pictures Sending a text messageSending a multimedia message Select a picture as attachmentAdjust message settings Manage messagesGmail/Email GmailTo reply or forward emails Gmail settingsTo receive and read your emails ReplyGeneral preferences General settings SignatureLoop by default You sendTo add a new friend Google TalkChatting with your friends To close a chatSettings To manage your friendsCalculator & News Google Calendar & ClockGoogle Calendar To adjust alarm settings To set an alarmCalculator News & Weather To get details about weather and the newsTo adjust settings Getting connected Connecting to the InternetGPRS/EDGE/3G Wi-Fi Browser Viewing web pagesManage links, history Manage downloadsManage bookmarks Connecting to Bluetooth devices Connecting to a computer via USB To safely remove the microSD card from your phone Touch Settings\SD card & phone storageSharing your phones mobile data connection To format a microSD cardConnecting to virtual private networks Connecting your phone to a TV set Configuring Internet SIP callingDirect connection to other Wi-Fi devices To download & install Locate the item you want to download and installDownload and install Google Play StoreManage your downloads Multimedia applications Camera/CamcorderSettings in framing mode To view a picture/play a video GalleryPictures and videos are displayed by albums in Gallery Working with pictures YouTubeBatch operation Music Using Party shuffleAdjust volume Watch videosWorking with playlists Google MapsGet My Location Choose a data source to decide My LocationStar a location How to star or unstar a locationSearch for a location View a list of starred itemsSearch for locations along your route Get driving, public transport or walking directionsGet suggested routes for your trip View route progress and calculate estimated arrival timeArrangement of Layers To view your friends location How to invite friends to share their locationsTo join Latitude To connect with your friendsFile Manager OthersTo control what you share Voice Dialer/Voice Search TasksVideos SyncMLClientTraffic Manager Battery SaverSetup Wizard Alcatel HelpFlash Light SettingsWireless & networks ONE Touch ShareTethering & portable hotspot VPN settingsMobile networks General call settings Call settingsOther settings Location & security SoundDisplay My LocationApplications Accounts & sync Privacy General sync settingsManage accounts SD card & phone storage Language & keyboardText-to-speech settings Voice recognizer settingsVoice input & output Accessibility Date & timeLauncher selection About phoneMaking the most of your Phone ONE Touch UpgradeAndroid Manager Alcatel Mobile Phones Limited Warranty Charger AccessoriesTroubleshooting Carry out the following checks144 My phone cannot charge properlyCannot access my voicemail 146Specifications English CJA31Y1ALAAA 149