Samsung Android 2.3 - Manual (Page 59)

Connecting to networks and devices 59
AUG-2.3-103 Android User’s Guide
Determine what network you’re using
1 Press Home , press Menu , and touch Settings to open the Settings
application.
2 Touch
Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
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 , press Menu , and touch
Settings, to open the Settings
application.
2 Touch
Wireless & networks > Mobile networks and uncheck Data
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 , press Menu , and touch
Settings to open the Settings
application.
2 Touch
Wireless & networks > Mobile networks and check Use only 2G
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.