Personal Communicator User's Guide

Network Selection
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Network Selection
To make and receive calls, your communicator must be registered with one of the
available networks. These can be either GSM900, GSM1800 or combined GSM900/
1800 network types.
Your communicator automatically searches for the last network used. If this network is not
available, your communicator attempts to register with a different network.
When your communicator attempts to register with a different network, it generates a sorted
list of networks. The network list is sorted in the following order:
• The Home network.
• Networks from a preferred list.
• A random list of other networks found above a certain signal strength.
• All remaining networks in descending order of signal strength.
Change Band
This feature lets you select another band. If your communicator can not connect to a network
after changing the band, use the Available Networks option.
Available Networks
Use this to see which networks are operating in your area. When scanning is
complete, press % to display the list. When you find a network you want to
register with or store in your preferred list, press (. Follow the instructions given
by your communicator to register and store your selection.
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