Android 2.3 User Manual

Connecting to networks and devices

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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.