Getting Connected; Connecting To The Internet - Alcatel 8050E Quick Start Manual

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Getting connected

To connect to the Internet with this phone, you can use GPRS/
EDGE/3G networks or Wi-Fi, whichever is most convenient.
7.1

Connecting to the Internet

7.1.1 GPRS/EDGE/3G
The first time you turn on your phone with your SIM card
inserted, it will automatically configure your network service:
GPRS, EDGE, 3G.
To check the network connection you are using, touch
Settings > More > Cellular networks, and touch Access
Point Names or Network carriers.
7.1.2 Wi-Fi
Using Wi-Fi, you can connect to the Internet when your phone
is within range of a wireless network. Wi-Fi can be used on
your phone even without a SIM card inserted.
To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network
• Touch Settings > Wi-Fi.
• Touch the switch to turn on/off Wi-Fi.
• The detailed information of detected Wi-Fi networks is
displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.
• Touch a Wi-Fi network to connect. If the network you
selected is secured, you are required to enter a password or
other credentials (you can contact the network operator for
details). When you finish, touch CONNECT.
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