User's Manual

3-2 Getting Connected
Connecting to Mobile Networks
Your device supports HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access). HSDPA is
an enhanced 3G (third generation) mobile telephony communications protocol. It
can operate on 850/900/1800/1900/2100MHz.
To use the phone, you need to first set up an account with a mobile phone network
service provider. The functions available to you depend on the services offered by
your service provider and your type of subscription.
Your service provider will provide you with a SIM card. This card contains your
mobile phone account details and rights, contacts that can be stored and any
additional services to which you have subscribed. You must install a SIM card before
you can make or receive phone calls or use wireless data services. (See “Installing
the SIM Card” in Chapter 1 for installation instructions.)
Mobile Network Status Icons
The icons in the Status bar indicate which kind of data network you’re connected
to and the voice and data network signal strength.
Icon Meaning Icon Meaning
Signal strength Connected to EDGE
No signal Connected to 2G (GPRS)
Roaming Connected to 3G (UMTS or HSDPA)
Checking or Modifying Mobile Network Settings
Initially, your device is configured to use the fastest mobile network available for
data. But you can configure your device to use only a slower 2G network for data,
to extend the life of your battery between charges. You can also configure your