Smartphone Basics

Following along on your phone? Tick each step as you go.

1. 1Open Settings and tap Wi-Fi.
2. 2Turn Wi-Fi on.
3. 3Tap the name of your network.At home, the name is usually printed on the router.
4. 4Enter the password and tap Connect.

Wi-Fi

A wireless internet connection at home or outside that does not use your mobile data.

Mobile data

Internet through your SIM card, for when there is no Wi-Fi.

Bluetooth

A wireless link to earphones, speakers or watches, without cables.

Screen lock

A PIN, pattern, fingerprint or face check that stops others opening your phone.

Following along on your phone? Tick each step as you go.

1. 1Open Settings and tap Security (on some phones, Security & privacy).
2. 2Tap Screen lock.
3. 3Choose PIN, pattern, fingerprint or face.The options depend on your phone model.
4. 4Enter your new lock twice to confirm it.

Following along on your phone? Tick each step as you go.

1. 1Open Settings and tap Privacy.
2. 2Tap Permission manager.
3. 3Tap Location, Camera or Microphone to see which apps use it.
4. 4Tap an app and choose Allow or Don’t allow.

Tap where each request belongs.

• Maps asking for your location

  Makes senseSay no

• A torch app asking for your contacts

  Makes senseSay no

• WhatsApp asking for the microphone

  Makes senseSay no

• A simple game asking for your location and contacts

  Makes senseSay no

• The camera app asking for the camera

  Makes senseSay no