Network coverage

•Turn the wireless radio on and off

•Add a network to the preferred network list

•Scan for a network to add to the preferred network list

•Manage the preferred network list

•Network coverage — frequently asked questions

Turn the wireless radio on and off

To turn on the wireless radio, on the Home screen, click Turn Wireless On.

To turn off the wireless radio, on the Home screen, click Turn Wireless Off.

Note:

Depending on your theme, the location and name for the Turn Wireless On and Turn Wireless Off icons might change. For more information on the differences for your theme, refer to the printed documentation that accompanied your handheld.

About the preferred network list

Create a list of preferred networks to specify which networks are scanned first when you are traveling.

Your handheld attempts to connect to the preferred networks based on the order in which they appear in your preferred network list. If no network in the list is available, your handheld automatically roams to an appropriate network.

When adding networks to your preferred network list, you can scan for, and add, a network that is available in your current area, or you can add a network that is already known to the handheld.

Note:

You might not be able to create a list of preferred networks. For more information, contact your service provider.

Add a network to the preferred network list

If you add a network manually, you must know the network mobile country code (MCC) and mobile network code (MNC).

1.In the handheld options, click Network.

2.Click the trackwheel.

3.Click My Preferred Network List.

4.Click the trackwheel.

5.Click Add Network.

6.Set the priority for this network in your list of preferred networks.

7.Type the network MCC and MNC.

8.Click the trackwheel.

9.Click Save.

Notes:

The handheld completes the Name field if the MCC and MNC are recognized.

If you do not know the MCC and MNC for the network, you can add the network from the list of networks already known to the handheld. When adding a network, click the trackwheel. Click Select From Known Networks. Click a network. Click Select.

BlackBerry specifications

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