Samsung SGH-T589HBBTMB - Manual (Page 177)

Changing Your Settings 172
Data Roaming
Data roaming allows you to connect to your service provider’s
partner networks and access data services when you are out of
your service providers area of coverage.
1. Press ➔ and then tap (Settings) ➔
Wireless and networks ➔ Mobile networks.
2. Tap Data roaming to connect to data services while
roaming outside your network.
– or –
Tap Data roaming again to remove the green checkmark
and deactivate the feature.
Access Point Names
To use Wi-Fi you will need access to a wireless access point
(hotspot).
ᮣ Press ➔ and then tap (Settings) ➔
Wireless and networks ➔ Mobile networks ➔ Access Point
Names. A list of the Access point names display. The active
access point displays a bright green, filled circle to the
right of the name.
Using the 2G (EDGE) Network
If you are not using applications that require the 3G network
speed (any application that accesses the network or uses a
browser), using the 2G network saves battery life.
By default the phone is configured to use 3G networks.
1. Press ➔ and then tap (Settings) ➔
Wireless and networks ➔ Mobile networks.
2. Tap Use only 2G networks. A check mark displays next to
this option to indicate that it is active.
Note: Connecting to 2G networks slows the data transfer speed and time.
Using the 3G Network
If you are using applications that require the 3G network speed,
follow these instructions to reactivate your 3G network
connection.
By default, your phone uses 3G communication. If your phone is
ever set to use 2G communication, you can reset it using these
steps:
1. Press ➔ and then tap (Settings) ➔
Wireless and networks ➔ Mobile networks.