Alcatel 918D manual Getting connected, Connecting to the Internet, GPRS/EDGE/3G

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News settings

•Select news Check the boxes of news categories which most

topics	interest you to include them in the scrolling list of
	News & Weather tabs. You can also add your own
	topic by touching Custom topic.

•Prefetch articles Check to download news articles for faster access.

•Prefetch images Check to download news images for faster access.

•News terms of Opens a screen with details about the terms of

service

service for Google News.

•Mobile privacy Opens a screen with details about Google Mobile

policy

privacy policy.

Refresh settings

•Auto-refreshCheck to update News & Weather information automatically, at the frequency you set with Refresh interval.

•Refresh interval Touch to set how often news and weather automatically update.

•Refresh status Displays the date and time of the last refresh of news and weather.

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.

•For dual SIM model, select the SIM name in the screen that opens.

•Then press Menu key again and the touch New APN.

•Enter the required APN information.

•When finished, press Menu key and touch Save.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Safety and use Privacy Radio Waves Disclaimer General informationProtection against theft Your mobile Keys and connectorsSet-up Getting startedCharging the battery Installing and removing the microSD cardInstalling or removing the battery Touch Finish setup Power on your phonePower off your phone Set up your phone for the first timeStatus bar Using the touchscreenHome screen Notification icons Status iconsSearch by text Search barLock/Unlock your screen Notification panelPersonalize your home screen Application tab Volume adjustmentAndroid keyboard Using Onscreen KeyboardText input Text editingAnswering or rejecting a call Phone call, Call log ContactsPhone Placing a callSwap calls Calling your voicemailDuring a voice call Managing multiple voice callsConference calls During a video callConsult your Contacts Call logContacts Adding a contact Communicating with your contacts Editing your contactsAccounts Contacts importing, exporting and sharingDisplaying contacts Joining/Separating contactsWrite message Google Messaging, Gmail Email, Google TalkGoogle Messaging Attachment Sending a text messageSending a multimedia message Attach options PicturesManage messages Adjust message settingsGmail Gmail/EmailReply all To receive and read your emailsTo reply or forward emails ReplyGeneral preferences Gmail settingsGeneral settings Signature To close a chat Google TalkChatting with your friends To add a new friendTo manage your friends SettingsGoogle Calendar Google Calendar & Clock Calculator & News WeatherCalculator To set an alarmTo adjust alarm settings To get details about weather and the news To adjust settingsNews & Weather GPRS/EDGE/3G Connecting to the InternetGetting connected Wi-Fi Viewing web pages BrowserOther options To open new window/switch between windowsTo find text on a web To copy text on a webManage downloads Manage links, historyManage bookmarks Passwords websites Content settings Text sizePrivacy settings Security settingsConnecting to Bluetooth devices To safely remove the microSD card from your phone Connecting to a computer via USBTouch Settings\SD card & phone storage To connect/disconnect your phone to/from the computerSharing your phones mobile data connection Connecting to virtual private networksConfiguring Internet SIP calling Android Market Locate the item you want to download and installTo configure your phone to receive Internet calls To buy an application Download and installTo download & install To open the application you have downloadedManage your downloads Camera Settings in framing modeMultimedia applications Gallery Batch operation To view a picture/play a videoWorking with pictures Watch videos YouTubeMusic Working with playlists Using Party shuffleUsing Sound effects Playing musicChoose a data source to decide My Location Google MapsGet My Location Search for a locationView a list of starred items How to star or unstar a locationStar a location Get driving, public transport or walking directionsArrangement of Layers To join Latitude How to invite friends to share their locationsTo open Street View for a location To clear the mapTo control what you share To connect with your friendsFM Radio OthersFile Manager Sound RecorderAlcatel Help Battery SaverSetup Wizard Traffic ManagerSIM management SettingsWireless & networks Mobile networks BluetoothVPN settings Tethering & portable hotspotVideo call Call settingsOther settings Voice callGeneral Audio profilesLocation DisplayScreen unlock PasswordsDevice administration SecurityCredential storage ApplicationsDevelopment General sync settingsAccounts & sync SD card PrivacySD card & phone storage Manage accountsUser dictionary Language & keyboardInternal storage Select languageSelect input method Voice input & output Voice recognizer settingsText-to-speech settings About phone AccessibilitySchedule power on/off Date & timeAndroid Manager Making the most of your PhoneOne Touch Upgrade Telephone warrantyAccessories Carry out the following checks Troubleshooting154 Specifications Formats BatterySpecial Features Audio supported