Alcatel 995S manual Getting connected, Connecting to the Internet, GPRS/EDGE/3G

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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, touch the Application tab from the Home screen, then touch Settings\Wireless & networks\ Mobile networks\Network settings\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:

Touch the Application tab from the Home screen.

Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Mobile networks\Network settings\Access Point Names.

Then press Menu key and touch New APN.

Enter the required APN information.

When finished, press Menu key and touch Save.

To activate/deactivate Data roaming

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

Touch the Application tab from the Home screen.

Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Mobile networks\Data roaming.

Mark/Unmark the 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 section 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 the Application tab from the Home screen.

Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Mobile networks\Network settings\Network mode.

Touch 2G only in the dialog that opens.

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Alcatel 995S manual Getting connected, Connecting to the Internet, GPRS/EDGE/3G