Neoi NeoIDesc 601, User Manual

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Connecting to networks and devices 49
AUG-2.2.1-101 Android User’s Guide
To disable data when roaming
You can prevent your phone from transmitting data over other carriers’ mobile
networks when you leave an area that is covered by your carrier’s networks. This is
useful for controlling expenses if your cell plan doesn’t include data roaming.
1 Press Home , press Menu , and touch
Settings
, to open the Settings
application.
2 Touch
Wireless & networks
>
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 50.
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 & networks
>
Mobile networks
and check
Use only 2G
networks
.
To edit or create a new access point
If you and your wireless service provider determine that you need to change the
settings of your current access point name (APN) or to create a new one, you must
obtain the APN and detailed settings from your provider.
1 Press Home , press Menu , and touch
Settings
to open the Settings
application.
2 Touch
Wireless & networks
>
Mobile networks
>
Access Point Names
.
3 Touch an existing APN to edit it. Or press Menu and touch
New APN
.
Enter the APN settings that you obtained from your wireless service provider by
touching each setting that you need to edit.
4 When you’re finished, press Menu and touch
Save
.
5 If you created a new APN, touch it in the APNs screen to start using it.