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Data Services General Information (2G and 3G
Networks)
The following topics will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including
managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your
phone.
Important: Certain data services requests may require additional time to process. While your
phone is loading the requested service, the touchscreen or QWERTY keyboard may appear
unresponsive when in fact they are functioning properly. Allow the phone some time to process
your data usage request.
Your Data Services User Name
When you buy your phone and sign up for service, you're automatically assigned a user name,
which is typically based on your name and a number.
When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the network. Your
user name is automatically programmed into your phone. You don't have to enter it.
Update Your User Name
If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, or make any changes to
your services, you must then update the profile on your phone.
1. Touch
>Settings>System updates.
2. TouchUpdate Profile.
Data Connection Status and Indicators
Your phone displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of
the screen.
Your phone is connected to the 2G (CDMA 1X, BC0, 1, 10)network. When the signal bands are
animated, your phone is scanning and connecting. During data transfer, the animated icon is not
used (for example, when you are opening a Web page).
When the signal bands are gray, your phone is connected to the network, signal is weak.
When both the bands and the 2G icon are gray, you there is no coverage and you are
disconnected from the 2G network.
Your phone is connected to the 3G (CDMA EVDO) Mobile Broadband Network (3G). When the
3G iconis circling, the data is on or your phone is transferring data (for example, when you are
opening a Web page); when the 3G icon disappeared, your phone is disconnected to the
network. In either state, you can receive incoming calls.
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