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It can only receive packets data calls;
voice calls are then barred. This behav-
iour is the same whatever the network
capabilities.
However if the GPRS services are lost,
the mobile automatically returns to
the Standard operation mode.
To set the operation mode to Mo-
dem:,
Network automatic search:
When the phone is on, it automatical-
ly searches the last network it was reg-
istered to (usually the home network).
If it is not available, the phone auto-
matically searches and selects one of
the networks registered in the pre-
ferred network list (located in the SIM
card).
Editing the preferred list
The phone contains a list of networks
which can be selected and transferred
to the preferred networks list stored
in the SIM.
This list can be changed to suit your
travel arrangements.
The order and names of the networks
in the preferred networks list can be
edited and amended.
Your SIM card may contain a forbid-
den list of networks which cannot be
used. To view the forbidden network
list or show the home network:
Selecting manual search
You may need to select a specific net-
work (e.g. better coverage than yours
in the current location).
Press . Select Settings.
Select GSM Services .
Select Mode of
operation .
Select Modem .
Press . Select Settings.
Select GSM Services .
Select Network .
Select Preferred list . A
list of networks is displayed.
Use or to view the list
and select one of the follow-
ing options if you want
to amend the list:
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Option Description
Modify
by list
To display the list of all
networks stored in the
phone (alphabetical
order).
Modify
by code
To edit or enter the
identification operator
number if you have the
information.
Delete
To delete an entry
Press OK to confirm the
selection.
Press . Select Settings.
Select GSM Services .
Select Network .
Select either Forbidden
to get to the list of forbidden
networks, or select Home
network to get the name
of your usual network.
Press . Select Settings.
Select GSM Services .
Select Network .
Select Search .
Select Manual . The
Scanning for networks...
message is displayed.
Use or to select a net-
work from the list.
Press to confirm the selec-
tion.
Requesting... after which
the phone will return to the
standby display.
1. You cannot select a network for manual change if it
is on the forbidden list (even if it is still listed as a
choice).
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