Google Android 2.3 User Manual page 59

Connecting to networks and devices
Determine what network you're using
1 Press Home
application.
Touch Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
2
The name of the wireless service provider you're currently registered with is
selected in the list.
Disable data when roaming
You can prevent your phone from transmitting data over other carriers' mobile
networks when you leave an area that is covered by your carrier's networks. This is
useful for controlling expenses if your cell plan doesn't include data roaming.
1 Press Home
application.
Touch Wireless & networks > Mobile networks and uncheck Data
2
roaming.
With Data roaming unchecked, you can still transmit data with a Wi-Fi
connection.See "Connecting to Wi-Fi networks" on page 61.
Limit your data connection to 2G networks
You can extend your battery life by limiting your data connections to 2G networks
(GPRS or EDGE). When you are connected to a 2G network, you may want to
postpone activities that transmit a lot of data, such as sending, uploading, or
downloading pictures or video, until you are connected to a faster mobile or other
wireless network.
1 Press Home
application.
Touch Wireless & networks > Mobile networks and check Use only 2G
2
networks.
Edit or create a new access point
If you and your wireless service provider determine that you need to change the
settings of your current access point name (APN) or to create a new one, you must
obtain the APN and detailed settings from your provider.
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, and touch Settings to open the Settings
, press Menu
, and touch Settings, to open the Settings
, press Menu
, and touch Settings to open the Settings
, press Menu
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