Getting Connected; Connecting To The Internet - Alcatel A574BL User Manual

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Getting connected

To connect to the internet with this phone, you can use 4G network or Wi-Fi,
whichever is more convenient.
6.1

Connecting to the Internet

6.1.1
4G
The first time you turn on your phone with network signal, it will automatically
configure your network service: 4G.
To activate/deactivate Data roaming
When roaming, you can decide to connect/disconnect to a data service.
Touch the Application tab from the Home screen.
Touch Settings/More.../Cellular networks.
Select Data roaming to set roaming mode.
When Data roaming is disabled, you can still perform data exchange with
a Wi-Fi connection (refer to "6.1.2 Wi-Fi").
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
network signal.
To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network
Touch the Application tab from the Home screen, then select Settings/
Wi-Fi.
Touch the switch
Touch Wi-Fi, then the detailed information of Wi-Fi networks will display
in the network 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 may
contact the network carrier for details). When finished, touch CONNECT.
To activate notification when a new network is detected
When Wi-Fi is on and the phone detects an available network within range,
a Wi-Fi icon will appear on the status bar. The following steps activate the
notification function when Wi-Fi is on:
Touch the Application tab from the Home screen and Settings.
Touch Wi-Fi, then touch and Advanced from 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 Application tab from the Home screen and Settings.
Touch Wi-Fi, then touch
Enter the network SSID and 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.
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beside Wi-Fi to turn on/off Wi-Fi.
Add network at the bottom of Wi-Fi screen.

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