Nokia Lumia Icon User Guide - Page 67

Nokia Lumia Icon: Internet Internet Learn how to create wireless connections and browse the web while keeping your data costs down. Define internet connections Does your network service provider charge you a fixed fee for data transfer or on a pay-as-you-use basis? Change the Wi-Fi and mobile data settings to reduce your data costs while roaming and at home. Important: Use encryption to increase the security of your Wi-Fi connection. Using encryption reduces the risk of others accessing your data. Using a Wi-Fi connection is generally faster and less expensive than using a mobile data connection. If both Wi-Fi and mobile data connections are available, your phone uses the Wi-Fi connection. 1. From the Start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. 2. Make sure Wi-Fi networking is turned On . 3. Select the connection you want to use. Use a mobile data connection From the Start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings > cellular, and turn Data connection on . Use a mobile data connection when roaming Connecting to the internet when roaming, especially when abroad, can raise data costs substantially. Data roaming means using your phone to receive data over networks that your network service provider doesn't own or operate. From the Start screen, swipe left, tap Settings > cellular, and turn Data roaming options to roam. Tip: You can also follow your data usage with the data sense app. Use your data plan efficiently Worried about your data usage costs? The data sense app helps you find more efficient ways to use mobile data and track your usage. This app can cut off data connections entirely if needed. 1. From the Start screen, swipe left, and tap Data Sense. 2. Tap set limit > limit type, and choose the values you want. Tip: To check the remaining data limit and time or to change the limits, open the data sense app again. Chapter 6 67