HTC BB99100, User Manual

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Connecting to networks and devices 59
AUG-2.0.0-100 Android User’s Guide
1 Press HOME , press MENU , and touch
Settings
, to open the Settings
application.
2 Touch
Wireless controls
>
Mobile networks
and uncheck
Data
roaming
.
With
Data roaming
unchecked, you can still transmit data with a Wi-Fi
connection (see “Connecting to Wi-Fi networks” on page 60).
To limit your data connection to 2G networks
You can extend your battery life by limiting your data connections to 2G networks
(GPRS or EDGE). When you are connected to a 2G network, you may want to
postpone activities that transmit a lot of data (such as sending, uploading, or
downloading pictures or video) until you are connected to a faster mobile or other
wireless network.
1 Press HOME , press MENU , and touch
Settings
, to open the Settings
application.
2 Touch
Wireless controls
>
Mobile networks
and check
Use only 2G
networks
.
To edit or create a new access point
If you and your wireless service provider determine you need to change the settings
of your current access point name (APN) or to create a new one, you must obtain
the access point name (APN) and detailed settings from your provider.
1 Press HOME , press MENU , and touch
Settings
, to open the Settings
application.
2 Touch
Wireless controls
>
Mobile networks
and touch
Access Point
Names
.
3 Touch an existing APN to edit it. Or press MENU and touch
New APN
.
Enter the APN settings you obtained from your wireless service provider, by
touching each setting you need to edit.
4 When you’re done, press MENU and touch
Save
.
5 If you created a new APN, touch it in the APNs screen to start using it.