Packet data
The packet data settings affect all access points using a
packet data connection.
Packet data conn.
—If you select
When available
and you
are in a network that supports packet data, the device
registers to the packet data network. Also, starting an
active packet data connection is quicker (for example, to
send and receive e-mail). If you select
When needed
, the
device uses a packet data connection only if you start an
application or action that needs it. If there is no packet
data coverage and you select
When available
, the device
periodically tries to establish a packet data connection.
Access point
—The access point name is needed to use
your device as a packet data modem to your PC.