Internet connections, Data connection, Checking the data connection you're using – HTC Wildfire S EN User Manual

Page 158: Turning the data connection on or off, Adding a new access point

Advertising
background image

Internet connections

Data connection

When you turn on HTC Wildfire S for the first time, it will be automatically set up to
use your mobile operator's data connection (if the SIM card is inserted).

Checking the data connection you're using

1. From the Home screen, press

, and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks.

2. Tap Mobile networks > Network operators or Access Point Names.

Turning the data connection on or off

Turning your data connection off can help save battery life and save money on data
charges. However, if you don’t have data connection turned on and you’re also not
connected to a Wi-Fi network, you won’t receive automatic updates to your email,
social network accounts, and other synchronized information.

1. From the Home screen, press

, and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks.

2. Select the Mobile network check box to turn on the data connection; clear the

check box to turn off the data connection.

Adding a new access point

Before you add another data connection, have the access point name and settings
(including username and password if required) from your mobile operator ready.

1. From the Home screen, press

, and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks.

2. Tap Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

3. On the APNs screen, press

and then tap New APN.

4. On the Edit access point screen, enter the APN settings. Tap an APN setting

item to edit it.

5. Press

and then tap Save.

158

Internet connections

Advertising