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Data connection
When you turn on HTC Desire 501 for the first time, it will be automatically set up to
use your mobile operator's data connection (if the micro SIM card is inserted in slot 1).
Slot 1 supports WCDMA and GSM. Slot 2 supports GSM.
Checking the data connection you're using
1.
Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap
.
2.
Tap
Mobile data
, and then tap
Slot 1 network
or
Slot 2 network
.
3.
Tap
Network operators
or
Access point names
.
Turning the data connection on or off
Turning your data connection off saves battery life and money on data charges.
1.
Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap
.
2.
Tap the Mobile data
On/Off
switch to turn the data connection on and off.
If you don’t have the data connection turned on and you’re also not connected to a
Wi
‑
Fi network, you won’t receive automatic updates to your email, social network
accounts, and other synced information.
Adding a new access point
You can add a new Access Point Name (APN) when roaming or if you have difficulty
establishing a data connection. APNs connect HTC Desire 501 to data networks for
services such as mobile web browsing.
Before you add another data connection, have the access point name and settings
from your mobile operator ready (including username and password if required).
1.
Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap
.
2.
Tap
Mobile data
, and then choose which network to configure.
3.
Tap
Access point names
.
4.
On the APNs screen, tap >
New APN
.
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