Acer Aspire 5650 Quick Start Manual page 20

Vodafone mobile connect

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If you have problems when roaming

Select "Tools>Select Network>Manually..." and try connecting to a

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different network, even if it is labelled "Not allowed". This will update the

network information.

Switch between "Tools>Select Network>Automatically" and "Tools>Select

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Network>Manually..."

Contact Vodafone Support, and check roaming is enabled for your

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account.

When roaming, try to stay on a Vodafone or partner network. A "welcome

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SMS" is usually sent to remind you of this. Check which Vodafone network

or partner is being used by looking at the Status Bar at the bottom of the

main program window.

A single-service Profile may improve connection stability

At the limit of some network coverage areas, a single-service "GPRS Only" or

"3G Only" Profile may give better results. To set up a single-service Profile, click

"Tools>Mobile Profiles>New". Remember to go back to your normal Profile

when you change locations.

Shut down your computer's embedded data card when not in

use

This will help to conserve the battery power of your computer.

Check software update preferences

When connecting with the Vodafone Mobile Connect software it is a good idea

to set both Windows

instead of downloading them automatically. If updates are downloaded

automatically, they may slow down your mobile or WLAN connection, or exceed

your data usage limit.

and other programs to notify you of software updates

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