Alcatel 991 Play 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, press Menu key on Home screen, then touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Mobile networks\ 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:

Press Menu key from Home screen.

Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Mobile networks\Access point names.

Then press Menu key again and the 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.

Press Menu key from Home screen.

Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Mobile networks\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.

Press Menu key from Home screen.

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

Touch 2G only in the dialog that opens.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Safety and use Privacy ONE Touch 991A/ONE Touch 991S Bluetooth QD ID B018542 Hearing Aid CompatibilityYour mobile Keys and connectorsGeneral information DisclaimerGetting started Set-upInstalling and removing the microSD card Installing or removing the batteryUsing the touchscreen Power on your phonePower off your phone Home screenStatus bar Notification icons Search barNotification panel Lock/Unlock your screen Personalize your home screen Application tabText input Using Onscreen KeyboardVolume adjustment Android keyboardPhone Phone call, Call log ContactsText editing Placing a callCalling your voice mail Answering or rejecting a callDuring a voice call Swap calls Managing multiple voice callsConference calls Call log During a video callContacts Consult your ContactsAdding a contact Editing your contactsDisplaying contacts Communicating with your contactsContacts importing, exporting and sharing Use Quick contact for AndroidBackground data Joining/Separating contactsAccounts Auto-syncWrite message Google Messaging, Gmail Email, Google TalkGoogle Messaging Sending a text messageManage messages Adjust message settings Gmail/Email GmailManaging Gmails by Label Gmail settingsGeneral settings MailGoogle Talk To close a chat Chatting with your friendsTo add a new friend To manage your friendsGoogle Calendar SettingsGoogle Calendar & Clock Calculator & News Weather Multimode viewTo delete or edit event To create new eventsEvent reminder To adjust alarm settings To set an alarmCalculator News & Weather To adjust settingsTo get details about weather and the news Getting connected Connecting to the InternetGPRS/EDGE/3G Wi-Fi Browser Viewing web pagesTo view Browser history Manage links, historyOther options To view your most frequently visited pagesManage downloads Manage bookmarksTo edit a bookmark Content settings Text sizeTo open a bookmark Touch Edit bookmarkConnecting 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 To configure your phone to receive Internet calls Configuring Internet SIP callingTouch Settings\Call settings\Internet call\Accounts To add an internet calling accountTo download & install Locate the item you want to download and installDownload and install Google Play StoreManage your downloads Multimedia applications CameraSettings in framing mode Gallery To view a picture/play a videoWorking with pictures YouTubeBatch operation Music Using Party shuffleAdjust volume Watch videosGoogle Maps Get 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 Sound Recorder Battery SaverSetup Wizard FM RadioAlcatel ONE Touch Help Office suiteTraffic Manager Voice DialerSettings Wireless & networksGprs transfer prefer Call settingsMobile networks Voice callVideo call Other settingsInternet call Audio profiles DisplayLocation My LocationSecurity Applications Accounts & sync General sync settingsDevelopment Manage accounts PrivacySD card & phone storage SD cardSelect language Language & keyboardInternal storage User dictionaryTouchPal keyboard Select input methodText-to-speech settings Voice recognizer settingsVoice input & output Date & time AccessibilitySchedule power on/off About phoneMaking the most of your Phone Android ManagerLimited Warranty ONE Touch UpgradeAccessories Troubleshooting Carry out the following checks152 Specifications Audio supported BatterySpecial Features Formats