Sony 1275-9580 Internet and messaging settings, Controlling data usage, Access Point Names APNs

Internet and messaging settings

To send text and multimedia messages and to access the Internet, you must have a mobile data connection and the correct settings. There are different ways to get these settings:

•For most mobile networks and operators, Internet and messaging settings come preinstalled on your device. You can then start using the Internet and send messages right away.

•In some cases you will get the option to download Internet and messaging settings the first time you turn on your device. It is also possible to download these settings later from the Settings menu.

•You can manually add and change Internet and network settings on your device at any time. Contact your network operator for detailed information about Internet and messaging settings.

To download Internet and messaging settings

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

2Find and tap Xperia™ > Internet settings.

3Select the SIM card, or SIM cards, for which you want to download Internet and messaging settings.

4Tap Accept.

To reset the default Internet settings

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

2Tap More… > Mobile networks.

3Select the SIM card for which you want to reset the settings.

4Tap Access Point Names, then tap .

5Tap Reset to default.

Access Point Names (APNs)

An APN is used to establish data connections between your device and the Internet. The APN defines which type of IP address to use, which security methods to invoke, and which fixed-end connections to use. Checking the APN is useful when you cannot access the Internet, have no data connection, or cannot send or receive multimedia messages.

To view the current APN

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

2Find and tap More… > Mobile networks.

3Select the SIM card for which you want to view the APN.

4Tap Access Point Names.

If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a marked button.

To add Internet settings manually

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

2Tap More… > Mobile networks.

3Select the SIM card for which you want to configure the APN settings.

4Tap Access Point Names, then tap .

5Tap New APN, then tap Name and enter the name of the network profile that you want to create.

6Tap APN and enter the access point name.

7Enter all other information required by your network operator.

8When you're done, tap , then tap Save.

Controlling data usage

You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your mobile data or Wi-Fi® connection during a given period. For example, you can view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over

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