Alcatel 8000A, 8000D manual Wi-Fi

•Touch Settings\More...\Mobile networks.

•Mark/Unmark the Data roaming checkbox to activate or deactivate data roaming.

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

To limit your data connection to 2G networks only

To save battery and extend battery life, you can set to activate 2G networks (GPRS or EDGE) only.

•Touch and hold the Recent app key from the Home screen.

•Touch Settings\More...\Mobile networks\Select SIM\SIM1 or SIM2.

•Mark/Unmark the Use only 2G networks checkbox to activate/ deactivate this function.

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 and hold the Recent app key from the Home screen, then touch 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. 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.

To activate notification when a new network is detected

When Wi-Fi is on and the network notification is activated, the Wi-Fi icon will appear on the status bar whenever the phone detects an available wireless network within range.The following steps activate the notification function when Wi-Fi is on:

•Touch and hold the Recent app key and Settings from the Home screen.

•Touch Wi-Fi, then touch Menu icon and Advanced from Wi-Fi screen.

•Mark/Unmark the Network notification checkbox to activate/ deactivate this function.

To add a Wi-Fi network

When Wi-Fi is on, you may add new Wi-Fi networks according to your preference.

•Touch and hold the Recent app key and Settings from the Home screen.

•Touch Wi-Fi, and then touch .

•Enter the name of the network and any required network information.

•Touch Save.

When successfully connected, your phone will be connected automatically the next time you are within range of this network.

To forget a Wi-Fi network

The following steps prevent automatic connections to networks which you no longer wish to use.

•Turn on Wi-Fi, if it’s not already on.

•In the Wi-Fi screen, touch & hold the name of the saved network.

•Touch Forget network in the dialog that opens.

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