Acer Liquid Z500 User Manual - Page 52

52 - Advanced settings Wi-Fi hotspot You can turn your smartphone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share your mobile internet connection with up to 8 clients. 1. Push the Menu button and then tap Settings > More... > Tethering & portable hotspot. Turn Wi-Fi hotspot ON.Tap Wi-Fi hotspot > Set up Wi-Fi hotspot. 2. Set the Network SSID and adjust security between None and WPA2 PSK. Tap Save to finish. Note When your smartphone is serving as a Wi-Fi hotspot, you can't use your phone's apps to access the internet via its Wi-Fi connection. Phone network settings In the Application menu tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks to adjust your network settings. To turn data roaming on or off, tap Settings > SIM management > Roaming > Data roaming. Selecting a network Your phone will automatically detect your carrier/network settings when you insert a new SIM card. However, you may prefer to manually select a network. This may be a good idea when roaming. Note When you are traveling, manually selecting a network may help to reduce your roaming charges. Check with your home service provider for the network offering the most competitive rates at your destination. 1. Open the Application menu and tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks > Network operators > [Tap to choose the carrier] > Select Manually. 2. Your phone will search for available networks. 3. Select your preferred network from the list generated. You phone will attempt to register on the selected network. -OR-