Alcatel 909B manual Sharing your cellphones mobile data connection

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6.5Sharing your cellphone's mobile data connection

You can share your cellphone'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 cellphone 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 cellphone's data connection via USB

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

•Press Menu key from the Home screen.

•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Tethering & portable hotspot.

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

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

•Press Menu key from the Home screen.

•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Tethering & portable hotspot.

•Mark\unmark the check box of Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to activate/ deactivate this function.

Notice that the data connection sharing will be automatically deactivate each time you power off your cellphone.

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To rename or secure your portable hotspot

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

•Press Menu key from the Home screen.

•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Tethering & portable hotspot\Portable hotspot settings.

•Touch Configure 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.

To add a VPN

•Press Menu key from the Home screen,

•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\VPN settings\Add VPN.

•Touch the type of VPN to add.

•In the screen that opens, follow the instructions from your network administrator to configure each component of the VPN settings.

•Press Menu key and touch Save.

The VPN is added to the list on the VPN settings screen.

To connect/disconnect to a VPN

To connect to a VPN:

•Press Menu key from the Home screen,

•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\VPN settings.

•VPNs you have added are listed; touch the VPN you want to connect with. 78

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Contents Page Table of Contents Safety and use Privacy Chargers Protection against theft General informationHearing Aid Compatibility Your Cellphone DisclaimerGetting started Set-upInstalling or removing the battery Installing or removing the MicroSD cardCharging the battery Power on your cellphone Power off your cellphoneUsing the touchscreen Home screenStatus bar Notification icons Search barNotification panel Lock/Unlock your screen Personalize your home screen Application tabVolume adjustment Normal mode and sort modeApplications list Categories managementUsing Onscreen Keyboard Using Hardware KeyboardText input Phone Phone call, Call log ContactsText editing Answering or rejecting a call Calling your voicemailInternational call Emergency callDuring a call Managing multiple callsSwap calls Conference callsCall log ContactsConsult your Contacts SyncAdding a contact Editing your contactsCommunicating with your contacts Contacts importing, exporting and sharingDisplaying contacts Use Quick contact for AndroidJoining/Separating contacts AccountsBackground data Auto-syncGoogle Messaging, Gmail Email, Google Talk Google MessagingWrite message Sending a text messageManage messages Adjust message settings Gmail/Email GmailGmail settings Managing Gmails by LabelsAll mail MuteChatting with your friends Google TalkTo add a signature to emails Settings To add a new friendTo close a chat To manage your friendsGoogle Calendar Alarm clock & Calculator Google CalendarTo set an alarm To adjust alarm settingsCalculator Cut To delete selected text CopyPaste Entering barConnecting to the Internet Wi-FiGetting connected Cdma 1x/EVDOBrowser Viewing web pagesManage links, history, downloads Manage bookmarks Connecting to Bluetooth devices Connecting to a computer via USB Connecting to virtual private networks Sharing your cellphones mobile data connectionLocate the item you want to download and install Android MarketTo edit/delete a VPN Touch Edit networkDownload and install To download & installTo open the application you have downloaded To buy an applicationManage your downloads Multimedia applications Camera/CamcorderThen touch Camera or Camcorder Zoom in/zoom out To shoot a videoSettings in framing mode GalleryWorking with pictures YouTubeBatch operation Adjust volume MusicWatch videos Playing musicUsing Party shuffle Sound RecorderVideos Working with playlistsGoogle Maps Get My LocationSearch for a location Choose a data source to decide My LocationHow to star or unstar a location Star a locationGet driving, public transport or walking directions View a list of starred itemsArrangement of Layers How to invite friends to share their locations To open Street View for a locationTo clear the map To view more layersOthers FileManagerTo connect with your friends To control what you shareSyncMLClient FmRadioSettings Wireless & networksTraffic Manager LEDTorchCall settings VPN settingsTethering & portable hotspot Mobile networksInternet call settings Other call settingsSound Location & security DisplayMy Location Screen unlock pattern\Set up screen lock Passwords\Visible passwordsSelect device administrators ApplicationsGeneral sync settings Accounts & syncPrivacy Manage accountsSD card & phone storage Language & keyboardSD card Internal storageSelect locale User dictionarySoft keyboard switch Voice recognizer settingsText-to-speech settings Voice input & outputAccessibility Date & timeHome screen settings Making the most of your CellphoneAbout phone PC suiteAlcatel Mobile Phones Limited Warranty One Touch UpgradeApplication FileAccessories 132Carry out the following checks Troubleshooting134 Am unable to use the features described in the manual 136Specifications USA English CJA31W0ALAAA 139
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