Sony ST27A, ST27i manual Controlling data usage, Access Point Names APNs, Usage info

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

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

3Tap Access Point Names.

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

To add Internet settings manually

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

3Tap .

4Tap New APN.

5Tap 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.

8Tap , then tap Save.

Usage info

For quality purposes, Sony collects anonymous bug reports and statistics regarding your device. None of the information gathered includes personal data.

To allow the sending of usage info

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Usage info settings.

3Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked.

4Tap OK.

Controlling data usage

Keep track of and control the amount of data transferred to and from your device during a given period. For example, you can set data usage warnings and limits for your device to avoid additional charges. You can also limit the amount of data used by individual applications.

Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges.

To access data usage settings

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

To turn data traffic on or off

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

3To turn data traffic on or off, tap the on-off switch beside Mobile data accordingly.

You can also turn data traffic on or off by marking or unmarking the Mobile data traffic checkbox under Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

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