Alcatel 7047D manual Getting connected, Connecting to the Internet, GPRS/EDGE/3G, Wi-Fi

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. If the network is not connected, you can touch on the quick setting panel.

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

To create a new access point

A new GPRS/EDGE/3G network connection can be added to your phone with the following steps:

•Drag down notification panel and touch to access Settings.

•Touch More...\Mobile networks\Access Point Names

•Touch Menu key and select New APN.

•Enter the required APN information.

•When finished, touch the Menu key and select Save.

To activate/deactivate Data roaming

When roaming, you can decide to connect/disconnect to a data service.

•Drag down notification panel and touch to access Settings.

•Touch SIM management\Roaming\Data roaming.

•Touch to select from popup options: Disable, National Roaming only and All Networks.

•When Data roaming is deactivated, you can still perform data exchange with a Wi-Fi connection (refer to "6.1.2 Wi-Fi").

6.1.2Wi-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 your phone even without a SIM card inserted.

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

•Touch on quick setting panel to get to Settings.

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

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

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

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