Scan for a network to add to the preferred network list

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.Click the trackwheel.

7.Click Select From Available Networks.

8.Select the network that you want to add.

9.Click the trackwheel.

10.Click Select.

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About the preferred network list

Manage the preferred network list

In the preferred network list, click a network. Perform one of the following actions:

Edit

Delete

Note:

You cannot edit the name for a network in the preferred network list.

Network coverage — frequently asked questions

How do I select a network when traveling?

How do I register my handheld with the network?

How do I change the order of the networks in the preferred network list?

How do I select a network when traveling?

In most cases when you are traveling, your handheld automatically roams to an appropriate network.

If you have a preferred network list, your handheld will scan first for networks that are available in the list.

If your handheld continues to display limited level of wireless coverage, you can attempt to improve the level of wireless coverage by selecting a different network. In the handheld options, click Network. Set the Selection Mode field to Manual. Click the Scan for Available Networks button. In the networks list, click a network. Click Select

Network.

Your SIM card must be provisioned for roaming services before you can select a different network. For more information on roaming and the preferred networks on which your handheld can roam, contact your service provider.

Note:

Your handheld connects to the selected network and remains connected until you select your home network again, or until you select another network.

To reconnect to your home network, in the handheld options, click Network. Set the Selection Mode field to Automatic.

How do I register my handheld with the network?

When you select a different network or load new programs, your handheld automatically registers with the network. To register your handheld manually, in the handheld options, click Host Routing Table. Click the trackwheel. Click Register

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