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5 Personalizing Your Device
You can easily customise the device for personal settings through the Settings menu, such as personalizing the
Home screen, changing the display and sound settings, configuration the connection settings, and more.
Settings Menu
To access the Settings menu, do one of the following:
•
Tap
on the desktop
Settings
.
•
Slide down from the top of the screen with two fingers or twice with one finger to open Quick Settings, and
tap
.
L
Not all features are available on all models.
Wireless and Networks Settings
WLAN
See the "Wireless Network Connection" section in the "Connectivity" chapter for information.
Bluetooth
See the "Bluetooth" section in the "Connectivity" chapter for information.
Data usage
You can monitor the data usage on the device. This is useful if you are on a limited data allowance.
Airplane mode
See the "Airplane Mode" section in the "Device Basics" chapter for information.
NFC
See the "NFC" section in the "Connectivity" chapter for information.
WIFI Calling Settings
When enabled, this "VoIP" feature helps improve the connection to make and receive calls and text messages,
and audio quality over a WIFI network.
Android Beam
See the "NFC" section in the "Connectivity" chapter for information.
VPN
You can use a virtual private network (VPN) to access the Internet with more security and privacy. A VPN may
also get around regional restrictions.
To set up a VPN connection, tap
+
, enter the details of the VPN and tap
SAVE
. Tap the VPN to connect, enter the
required username and password, select the checkbox for
Save account information
, and tap
CONNECT
.
If you want to access the Internet via a VPN only, tap
Always-on VPN
.
Cellular networks
•
You can change the mobile network settings, such as turning on or off data services when roaming,
selecting a network mode, selecting Internet settings, or selecting a network manually.
•
Modem Interface
: the interface options include USB and UART. For optimal performances:
•
USB
: Use this option when the device is using the mobile network, but is not connected to the cradle
or computer. Restart the device for the change to take effect.
•
UART
: Use this option when the device is using the mobile network and is connected to the cradle or
computer. Restart the device for the change to take effect.