Help needed with new Samsung Galaxy Ace

pinkzebra

Hello,

I need help in setting up my daughter's new Galaxy Ace phone!

I am wanting help with the internet bit. It is a pay-as-you-go phone. I am happy for her to access the internet over wifi, but don't want to be paying for it when no wifi is available. I have set it up to our home wifi, and it seems to be working fine.

1) How do I turn off the 'normal internet'? I am assuming it is something to do with 'settings' and 'mobile networks'.

2) what is "use packet data"? what does that mean??

3) what is "data roaming"??

4) what is "use only 2G networks"?? it says it saves battery if you use 2G, but what is it and what are the downsides of using it?

5) I assume if I leave wifi on, it will use a lot of battery power. Is there a way of creating a shortcut icon thing for the main screen - so you can turn wifi on and off quicker?

6) is there a parental control setting at all? for example to restrict viewing of over 18 stuff, like on the iPod?

Sorry for all the questions! Many thanks!

bod1467

From http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110524030731AAAhUKT

For 3G
Menu => Settings => Wireless and Network => Mobile Networks =>
Use Packet Data => Disable
Data Roaming => Disable

For Wifi
Menu => Settings => Wireless and Network => Wifi => Turn Off
Source(s):
http://i.thiyagaraaj.com/mobile-news/

Found by searching for "samsung galaxy ace off 3g".

Quiet_Spark

pinkzebra wrote: »

1) How do I turn off the 'normal internet'? I am assuming it is something to do with 'settings' and 'mobile networks'.

You disable "packet data", however this will also mean you cannot send or receive MMS messages.

pinkzebra wrote: »

3) what is "data roaming"??

This is when you use another providers network rather than your own, generally costs lots.

pinkzebra wrote: »

4) what is "use only 2G networks"?? it says it saves battery if you use 2G, but what is it and what are the downsides of using it?

2G is a slower version of 3G.
By default the handset will always try to find a 3G connection, by selecting "use only 2G" you simply stop the handset from searching for a 3G signal.

pinkzebra wrote: »

5) I assume if I leave wifi on, it will use a lot of battery power. Is there a way of creating a shortcut icon thing for the main screen - so you can turn wifi on and off quicker?

Go in to the advanced options and set the Wi-Fi to only switch on when the screen is awake.

Menu > Settings > Wi-Fi > Advanced > "Keep Wi-Fi On During Sleep" gets set to "Never".

You will see a warning that this can increase data usage, however if you have automatic updates disabled then it shouldn't be a problem.

pinkzebra wrote: »

6) is there a parental control setting at all? for example to restrict viewing of over 18 stuff, like on the iPod?

PAYG mobiles have an adult filter by default that can only be removed by the service provider once the owner proves they are over 18 (credit card verification), but this only affects the user if they are using their mobile data.
If they are using Wi-Fi (including the Cloud), then it's pretty much open season unless you install a 3rd party solution.