Getting connected, Connecting to the Internet | Alcatel 985N, 985D

News settings

•Select news Check the boxes of news categories which most

topics	interest you to include them in the scrolling list of
	News & Weather tabs. You can also add your own
	topic by touching Custom topic.

•Prefetch articles Check to download news articles for faster access.

•Prefetch images Check to download news images for faster access.

•News terms of Opens a screen with details about the terms of

service

service for Google News.

•Mobile privacy Opens a screen with details about Google Mobile

policy

privacy policy.

Refresh settings

•Auto-refreshCheck to update News & Weather information automatically, at the frequency you set with Refresh interval.

•Refresh interval Touch to set how often news and weather automatically update.

•Refresh status Displays the date and time of the last refresh of news and weather.

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.

To check the network connection you are using, press Menu key on Home screen, then touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Mobile networks\ Network operators or Access point names.

To create a new access point

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

•Press Menu key from Home screen.

•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Mobile networks\Access point names.

•For dual SIM model, select the SIM name in the screen that opens.

•Then press Menu key again and the touch New APN.

•Enter the required APN information.

•When finished, press Menu key and touch Save.

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Alcatel 985N, 985D manual Getting connected, Connecting to the Internet, GPRS/EDGE/3G

Contents

Page Table of Contents Safety and use Privacy Radio Waves Disclaimer General informationProtection against theft Your mobile Keys and connectors Set-up Getting started Charging the battery Installing and removing the microSD cardInstalling or removing the battery Touch Finish setup Power on your phonePower off your phone Set up your phone for the first time Status bar Using the touchscreenHome screen Notification icons Status icons Search by text Search barLock/Unlock your screen Notification panel Personalize your home screen Application tab Volume adjustment Android keyboard Using Onscreen KeyboardText input Text editing Answering or rejecting a call Phone call, Call log ContactsPhone Placing a call Swap calls Calling your voice mailDuring a voice call Managing multiple voice calls Conference calls During a video call Contacts Call logContacts Consult your Contacts Adding a contact Communicating with your contacts Editing your contacts Accounts Contacts importing, exporting and sharingDisplaying contacts Joining/Separating contacts Write message Google Messaging, Gmail Email, Google TalkGoogle Messaging Videos Sending a text messageSending a multimedia message Attach options Manage messages Adjust message settings Gmail Gmail/Email Reply all To receive and read your emailsTo reply or forward emails Reply Notifications Arrives Gmail settingsGeneral settings General preferences To close a chat Google TalkChatting with your friends To add a new friend To manage your friends Settings Google Calendar Google Calendar & Clock Calculator & News Weather Calculator To set an alarmTo adjust alarm settings To get details about weather and the news To adjust settingsNews & Weather GPRS/EDGE/3G Connecting to the InternetGetting connected Wi-Fi Viewing web pages Browser Other options To open new window/switch between windowsTo find text on a web To copy text on a web Manage downloads Manage links, history Manage bookmarks Passwords websites Content settings Text sizePrivacy settings Security settings Connecting to Bluetooth devices To safely remove the microSD card from your phone Connecting to a computer via USBTouch Settings\SD card & phone storage To connect/disconnect your phone to/from the computer Sharing your phones mobile data connection Connecting to virtual private networks Configuring Internet SIP calling Android Market Locate the item you want to download and installTo configure your phone to receive Internet calls To buy an application Download and installTo download & install To open the application you have downloaded Manage your downloads Camera Settings in framing modeMultimedia applications Gallery Batch operation To view a picture/play a videoWorking with pictures Watch videos YouTubeMusic Working with playlists Using Party shuffleUsing Sound effects Playing music Choose a data source to decide My Location Google MapsGet My Location Search for a location View a list of starred items How to star or unstar a locationStar a location Get driving, public transport or walking directions Arrangement of Layers To join Latitude How to invite friends to share their locationsTo open Street View for a location To clear the map To control what you share To connect with your friends FM Radio OthersFile Manager Sound Recorder Traffic Manager Battery SaverSetup Wizard Office suite SIM management SettingsVoice Search Other applications Wireless & networks Voice call Call settingsMobile networks Gprs transfer prefer Internet call Other settingsVideo call Display Audio profiles My Location Location Security Applications Development General sync settingsAccounts & sync SD card PrivacySD card & phone storage Manage accounts User dictionary Language & keyboardInternal storage Select language Select input method Voice input & output Voice recognizer settingsText-to-speech settings About phone AccessibilitySchedule power on/off Date & time Android Manager Making the most of your Phone One Touch Upgrade Telephone warranty Accessories Carry out the following checks Troubleshooting 156 Specifications Formats BatterySpecial Features Audio supported