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Network coverage

Connect to the wireless network

Turn off email, browser and MMS services Network coverage — frequently asked questions

Connect to the wireless network

To connect to the wireless network, verify that you are in a wireless network coverage area. On the Home screen, click Turn Wireless On.

Notes:

To disconnect from the wireless network, on the Home screen, click Turn Wireless Off. When your device is not connected to the wireless network, you can continue to use the features that do not require a connection to the wireless network, such as managing tasks or using the calculator. You should disconnect from the wireless network in certain places, such as on an airplane. See the BlackBerry Safety and Product Information Booklet for more information.

Depending on your theme, the location and name for Turn Wireless On and Turn Wireless Off might change. See the printed documentation that accompanied your device for more information.

Turn off email, browser and MMS services

Depending on your service provider plan, you might be able to turn off the email, browser and MMS services of your BlackBerry® device so that only phone calls and SMS messages are available. Contact your service provider for more information.

1.In the device options, click Network.

2.Perform one of the following actions:

•To turn off email, browser and MMS services, set the Data Services field to Off.

•To turn off email, browser and MMS services only when you roam to another network, set the Data Services field to Off When Roaming.

Network coverage — frequently asked questions

How do I select a network when traveling?

How do I register my device with the network?

How do I set the wireless network connection speed for my device?

How do I select a network when traveling?

To scan for the most appropriate network, in the device options, click Network. Set Network Selection Mode to Automatic. If you do not want your BlackBerry® device to select a roaming system, set Network Selection Mode to Home Only.

Contact your service provider for more information about roaming.