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.

To activate/deactivate Data roaming

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

Press Menu key from Home screen.

Touch Settings\SIM management\Roaming\Data roaming (1).

Mark/Unmark the SIM card 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.

Press Menu key from Home screen.

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

Touch 2G only in the dailog that opens.

(1)For single sim model, touch Settings\Wireless & networks\\Mobile networks\ Data roaming.

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Alcatel ONE TOUCH 916/916D manual Getting connected, Connecting to the Internet, GPRS/EDGE/3G