Blackberry 8130 Turn on wireless coverage notification, Turn off data service, About roaming

Turn on wireless coverage notification

1.In the device options, click Screen/Keyboard.

2.Set the LED Coverage Indicator field to On.

3.Press the Menu key.

4.Click Save.

When your BlackBerry® device is connected to the wireless network, the LED light flashes green.

To turn off wireless coverage notification again, set the LED Coverage Indicator field to Off.

Check the wireless coverage level using a voice command

1.In the voice dialing application, wait for the sound.

2.Say "Check coverage."

Turn off data service

Depending on your wireless service plan, you might be able to turn off data service (email, PIN and MMS messages, and browser service) on your BlackBerry® device so that only phone and SMS text messaging services are available. For more information, contact your wireless service provider.

1.In the device options, click Mobile Network.

2.Perform one of the following actions:

•To turn off data service, change the Data Services field to Off.

•To turn off data service when roaming, change the Data Services field to Off When Roaming.

3.Press the Menu key.

4.Click Save.

About roaming

In most cases, your BlackBerry® device automatically connects to an appropriate wireless network when you travel outside your wireless service provider's wireless coverage area.

An indicator appears on your device to let you know that you are roaming outside of your wireless service provider's wireless coverage area. You might also have to provide login information before you can access the wireless network. For more information about roaming, contact your wireless service provider.

Verify the status of network connections and services

1.On the Home screen or in the application list, click Manage Connections.

2.Click Services Status.

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