Alcatel 8008D Sharing your phones mobile data connection, Connecting to virtual private networks

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To format a microSD card

•Drag down notification panel and touch then the settings icon to access Settings.

•Touch Storage.

•Touch Format SD card. On the screen a popup warns you that

formatting the microSD card will erase its contents, touch .

6.5Sharing your phone's mobile data connection

You can share your phone's mobile data connection with a single computer via a USB cable(USB tethering) or with up to eight devices at once by turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.

The functions below may incur additional network charges from your network operator. Extra fees may also be charged in roaming areas.

To share your phone's data connection via USB

Use the USB cable that along with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer.

•Drag down notification panel and touch then the settings icon to access Settings.

•Touch More...\Tethering & portable hotspot.

•Mark\unmark the checkbox of USB tethering to activate/deactivate this function.

To share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot

•Drag down notification panel and touch then the settings icon to access Settings.

•Touch More...\Tethering & portable hotspot.

•Touch the switch beside Wi-Fi hotspot to activate/deactivate this function.

To rename or secure your portable hotspot

When Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is activated, you could change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network.

•Drag down notification panel and touch then the settings icon to access Settings.

•Touch More...\Tethering & portable hotspot\Wi-Fi hotspot.

•Touch Set up Wi-Fi hotspot to change the network SSID or set your network security.

•Touch Save.

6.6Connecting to virtual private networks

Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources inside a secured local network from outside that network. VPNs are commonly deployed by corporations, schools, and other institutions so that their users can access local network resources when not inside that network, or when connected to a wireless network.

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Contents 8008X 8008D Table of Contents Safety and use Protect Your Hearing Chargers Regulatory information ONE Touch 8008X/ONE Touch 8008D Bluetooth QD ID B020559 General informationProtection against theft Keys and connectors Your mobileDisclaimer Power key Volume Keys Recent apps keyBack key Home keyInstalling or removing the microSD card Getting startedSet-up Inserting or removing the SIM cardPower on your phone Power off your phoneCharging the battery Set up your phone for the first timeUsing the touchscreen Home screenStatus bar Status icons Notification iconsSearch bar Notification panelSearch by text Search by voiceLock/Unlock your screen Personalize your Home screenTo lock phone screen To unlock phone screenVolume adjustment Application tabUsing Onscreen Keyboard Text inputApplications and widgets list TouchPal InputText editing Android keyboardPhone call, Call log Contacts PhonePlacing a call Answering or rejecting a callCalling your voicemail During a callVoicemail Call settings Managing multiple callsReplacement Display when Camera is unreachable Replacement VideoConfiguring Internet SIP calling Other settings Fixed Dialing NumbersTTY settings Power button ends callCall log Quick responsesPeople Consult your contactsManaging contact groups Adding a contactChange a contact’s default phone number Editing your contactsAdd to/remove from Favourites Set ringtone for a contactCommunicating with your contacts Contacts importing, exporting and sharingDisplaying contacts Use Quick contact for AndroidJoining/Separating contacts AccountsTurn on/off the sync & Auto-sync Sync manuallyMessaging, Email MessagingWrite message Sending a text messageManage messages Adjust message settings Enable WAP Multimedia message MMSAuto-retrieve RetrieveTo access Gmail Gmail/EmailGmail To create and send emailsReply all Managing Gmails by LabelsMark not important Mute Report spam Gmail settings General settings Confirm beforeList Right when viewing conversations Reply all Default responding to messagesGoogle Talk Chatting with your friendsTo add a new friend Settings To close a chatTo manage your friends Calendar & Alarm clock Calculator CalendarMultimode view To create new eventsTo set an alarm TimeEvent reminder To adjust alarm settings CalculatorStyle ClockConnecting to the Internet Getting connectedGPRS/EDGE/3G Wi-Fi Browser Viewing web pagesManage links, history, downloads Manage bookmarks Passwords websites EnableNotifications Access information AccessibilityConnecting to Bluetooth devices Connecting to a computer Connecting to virtual private networks Sharing your phones mobile data connectionTouch More...\VPN settings To add a VPNTo connect/disconnect to a VPN To edit/delete a VPNConfiguring Internet SIP calling Touch and then touch Settings\Internet call\AccountsTo configure your phone to receive Internet calls To add an internet calling accountLocate the item you want to download and install Download and installTo download & install Google Play StoreManage your downloads Multimedia applications CameraSettings in framing mode Gallery To view a picture/play a videoWorking with pictures YouTube Batch operationMusic Watch videosPlaying music Working with playlists Video PlayerTo create a playlist To delete a playlistGoogle Maps Get My LocationSearch for a location Star a locationHow to star or unstar a location Get driving, public transportation or walking directionsView a list of starred items Get suggested routes for your tripArrangement of Layers How to invite friends to share their locations To view your friends locationTo connect with your friends To control what you shareOthers File ManagerSound Recorder RadioSetup Wizard Alcatel HelpOther applications LED TorchSettings Wireless & networksBluetooth SIM managementDevice Battery StorageDisplay ApplicationsLocation access PersonalSecurity Language & input Backup and reset Scheduled power on & off AccessibilityAccounts SystemDeveloper options Power menu bug report Show GPU view updatesShow hardware layers updates Show surface updatesRegulatory & Safety About phoneQuick start Upgrade ONE Touch UpgradeMaking the most of your Phone ONE Touch ManagerTelephone warranty System updatesAccessories Troubleshooting Am unable to use the features described in the manual Cannot access my voicemailUnable to receive incoming calls Cannot find my contactsSpecifications Formats Battery Special FeaturesAudio supported Formats