Alcatel 6037B manual Connecting to the Internet, Browser, Connecting to a computer

7 Getting connected�������

To connect to the Internet with this phone, you can use GPRS/ EDGE/3G networks or Wi-Fi, whichever is most convenient.

7.1Connecting to the Internet

7.1.1GPRS/EDGE/3G

The first time you turn on your phone with a SIM card inserted, it will automatically configure your network service: GPRS, EDGE

or 3G. If the network is not connected, you can touch on the Quick setting panel.

To check the network connection you are using, touch Settings\ More...\Mobile networks\Access Point Names or Network operators.

7.1.2Wi-Fi

Using Wi-Fi, you can connect to the Internet when your phone is within range of a wireless network. Wi-Fi can be used on the phone even without a SIM card inserted.

To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network

•Touch on the Quick setting panel to get to Settings.

•Touch the switch beside Wi-Fi to turn on/off Wi-Fi.

•Touch Wi-Fi: detailed information of all detected Wi-Fi networks is now displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.

•Touch a Wi-Fi network to connect to it. If the network you selected is secured, you are required to enter a password or other credentials (contact network operator for details). When finished, touch Connect.

7.2Browser....................................

Using Browser, you can enjoy surfing the Web.

To access this function, touch from the Home screen and then

touch the Browser icon .

To go to a web page

On the Browser screen, touch the URL box at the top, enter the address of the web page, then touch to confirm.

7.3Connecting to a computer

With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between internal storage and a computer.

Before using MTP or PTP, first mark USB debugging. Touch Settings\About phone, then touch Build number 7 times. Then touch Settings\Development\USB debugging.

To connect your phone to the computer:

•Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer. You will receive a notification that the USB is connected.

•If you use MTP or PTP, your phone will be automatically connected.

For Windows XP or lower operating systems, you should

download and install Windows Media Player 11 on your computer.

All data you have downloaded is stored in File Manager, where you can view media files (videos, photos, music and others), rename files, install applications on your phone, etc.

7.4Sharing 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.

To turn on USB tethering or Portable Wi-Fi hotspot

•Connect your phone to the computer via the USB cable.

•Touch on the Quick setting panel to get to Settings.

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

•Mark the USB tethering checkbox or turn on Wi-Fi hotspot to activate this function.

These functions may incur additional network charges from your network operator. Extra fees may also be charged in roaming areas. You can check data usage by touching Settings\Data usage.

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