Alcatel IDOL 2 MINI S 6036 A Manual page 36

• When Data roaming is disabled, you can still perform data exchange with
a Wi-Fi connection (refer to "6�1�2 Wi-Fi").
To limit your data connection to 2G networks only
To save battery power and extend battery life, you can select 2G networks
(GPRS or EDGE) only.
• Touch the Menu key from the Home screen.
• Touch Settings\More���\Mobile networks.
• Mark/Unmark the Use only 2G networks checkbox to activate/
deactivate this function.
To set preferred network mode
• Touch the Menu key from the Home screen.
• Touch Settings\More���\Mobile networks.
6�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 the Menu key from the Home screen, then touch Settings.
• Touch the switch beside Wi-Fi to turn on/off Wi-Fi.
• Touch 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 to it. If the network you selected is
secured, you are required to enter a password or other credentials (you
may contact the network operator for details). When finished, touch
Connect.
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To activate notifications when a new network is detected
When Wi-Fi is on and the network notification is activated, the Wi-Fi icon
will appear on the status bar whenever the phone detects an available
wireless network within range. The following steps activate the notification
function when Wi-Fi is on:
• Touch the Menu key and Settings from the Home screen.
• Touch Wi-Fi, then touch the Menu key and Advanced from the Wi-Fi
screen.
• Mark/Unmark the Network notification checkbox to activate/
deactivate this function.
To add a Wi-Fi network
When Wi-Fi is on, you may add new Wi-Fi networks according to your
preference.
• Touch the Menu key and Settings from the Home screen.
• Touch Wi-Fi, and then touch
• Enter the name of the network and any required network information.
• Touch Save.
When successfully connected, your phone will be connected automatically
the next time you are within range of this network.
To forget a Wi-Fi network
The following steps prevent automatic connections to networks which you
no longer wish to use.
• Turn on Wi-Fi, if it's not already on.
• In the Wi-Fi screen, touch & hold the name of the saved network.
• Touch Forget in the dialog that opens.
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