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Connecting to networks

Your device can connect to a variety of networks and devices, mobile networks for voice and data transmission, Wi-Fi data networks and Bluetooth devices, such as headsets. This chapter will describe how to connect to different networks.

Connecting to mobile networks

This section only applies to models with 3G modules.

When you assemble your device with a SIM card from your wireless service provider, your device is configured to use your provider’s mobile networks for transmitting data.

Your device is configured to work with many mobile carriers’ networks. If your device does not connect to a network when you insert a SIM card and turn it on, contact your carrier to obtain the details of its access point name.

The icons in the Status bar indicate which kind of data network you’re connected to and the voice and data network signal strength.

Connected to the fastest 3G networks (UMTS or HSDPA)Connected to the second-fastest network (EDGE)Connected to a 2G network (GPRS)The more bars are lit, the stronger the wireless signalConnected to another wireless service provider’s network (roaming)Determining what network you’re using1.Open the Settings screen.2.Tap Wireless & networks ->Mobile networks ->Access Point Names.

The name of the wireless service provider you are currently registered with is selected in the list.

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