• NOTES ABOUT GPRS
When you use GPRS to connect to the mobile Internet, you are making a
data call. The following icons appear on the screen to show you the status
of your connection.
Note: In order to use GPRS, you must first subscribe to the
network service. Contact your service provider for details on
availability and pricing
Warning: Your phone must be switched on to use this function. Do
not switch on the phone when wireless phone use is prohibited or
when it may cause interference or danger.
Set up the GPRS connection
Some service providers may have customized the options on the Services
menu. Contact your service provider for more information if the options
shown here are not available.
Important: GPRS may not be available in all wireless networks.
The establishment and continuation of a GPRS and Internet
connection depends on network availability, service provider
support, and signal strength.
• Shows up in the left upper corner of the screen
• Indicates an active GPRS connection, for example,
when you are using the WAP browser
• Shows up in the left lower corner of the screen, under
the signal strength bars
• Indicates a continuous GPRS connection, if you choose
the “always online” setting
• Indicates that circuit switched (CS) or voice calls are
not possible when using GPRS for a data call
• Indicates that the GPRS connection has been
interrupted by a voice call
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You can choose one of the following options from Services > Settings >Edit
active service settings > GPRS connection:
•
Always online: the GPRS connection is established when you turn
your phone on. The connection continues in the background even
after you exit the WAP browser, depending on network coverage.
•
When needed: the GPRS connection is established when you use the
WAP browser and is closed when you exit the WAP browser.
The following table shows how to end your browsing session, depending
on which option you have chosen for your GPRS connection.
Receive a call while online
If you are using the WAP browser over GPRS, you can still receive a voice
call. Your data call is put on hold and you can choose to answer the call.
•
To answer the incoming call, press
.
•
To reject the incoming call, press
.
Note: After you end your voice call, the GPRS connection
automatically resumes.
• Press to return to the Start screen if you have
selected Always online
• The GPRS connection remains in the
background.
• Press to end the GPRS connection if you have
selected When needed
• Press twice to return to the Start screen if you
have selected When needed
• Press and hold to end browsing and disconnect
from GPRS if you have selected When needed
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Your WAP browser
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Make a call while online
When you are browsing a WAP card and want to make a call to a number
on the WAP page, you can select Use number. Your phone then searches
the information on the WAP card for a string of numbers. You can then
choose from the number or numbers displayed to place the call.
An alternate way is to press
to disconnect from the Internet, then
place your call by searching the phone book for a name and number or by
keying in the phone number.
Make an emergency call while online
If you are using GPRS to connect to the mobile Internet, you can end your
data connection and then make an emergency call.
1
To close your mobile Internet connection, simply press
.
2
Enter the emergency number for your present location (for example,
911 or any other official emergency number—emergency numbers
vary by location).
3
Press .
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