Internet Sharing; Selecting A Network - Acer CloudMobile S500 User Manual

Internet sharing

Tethering via USB
If you wish to share your mobile Internet connection with a computer, you can
connect your phone to a PC using the supplied USB cable.
1. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB connector on your smartphone.
2. Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer.
3. Tap and then tap Settings > More.. > Tethering & portable hotspot and
then tap USB tethering.
Wi-Fi hotspot
You can turn your smartphone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share your mobile
Internet connection with up to 8 clients.
1. Tap and then tap Settings > More... > Tethering & portable hotspot >
Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
2. Set the Network SSID and adjust security between Open and WPA2 PSK. Tap
Save to finish.
Note: When your smartphone is serving as a Wi-Fi hotspot, you can't use your phone's
applications to access the Internet via its Wi-Fi connection.
Phone network settings
In the Applications menu tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks to adjust your
network settings. You can turn data connection on or off when roaming, choose a
preferred network mode, specify a network operator and define access point names.

Selecting a network

Your phone will automatically detect your carrier/network settings when you insert a
new SIM card. However, you may prefer to manually select a network. This may be
a good idea when roaming.
Tip: When you are traveling, manually selecting a network may help to reduce your
roaming charges. Check with your home service provider for the network offering the
most competitive rates at your destination.
1. Open the Applications menu and tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks >
Network operators.
2. Your phone will search for available networks.
3. Select your preferred network from the list generated. You phone will attempt to
register on the selected network.
4. Tap Select automatically to connect to the available network with the strongest
signal. This may lead to your phone jumping between networks when you move
around.
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