HTC Thunderbolt manual Creating a new access point, Enabling data roaming, Internet connections

216  Internet connections

Creating a new access point

Before you add another data connection on your phone, have the access point name and settings (including username and password if required) from Verizon Wireless ready.

1.Press HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings.

2.Tap Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

3.On the APNs screen, press MENU and then tap New APN.

4.On the Edit access point screen, enter the APN settings. Tap the APN setting item to edit it.

5.Press MENU and then tap Save.

Enabling data roaming

Data roaming lets you connect to Verizon Wireless’s partner networks and access data services when you’re out of Verizon Wireless’s coverage area.

Using data services while roaming will be costly. Check with Verizon Wireless for data roaming rates before you use data roaming.

1.Press HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings.

2.Tap Wireless & networks > Mobile networks, and then select the Data roaming check box.

Select the Data roaming sound check box if you’d like your phone to play a sound so you’ll know when it’s connecting to a roaming network.