Nokia N900 - Network settings

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Network settings

Your device can automatically switch between GSM and 3G

networks.
In the status area, the current network is indicated with the

following icons:

GSM

EDGE

3G

HSPA

To modify network settings, select

>

Settings

and

Phone

>

Network

.

Select the service provider's network

By default, your device selects the network automatically. To

select the network manually, select

Manual

and a network.

Select network mode

Select which network to use. If you select

Dual

, the device

uses the GSM or 3G network automatically, according to the

network availability, parameters, and the roaming

agreements between network service providers. For further

information, contact your network service provider.

You cannot change the network mode, if a packet data

connection is active. Disconnect the packet data connection

or switch to a wireless LAN (WLAN) connection before

changing the network mode.

Roaming is based on specific roaming agreements between

your network service provider and other network service

providers, to enable you to use network services outside your

home network, for example when travelling abroad.
Define data roaming settings

Always ask

is selected by default. A connection is only

attempted when a confirmation note is accepted. If you select

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Always allow

, all packet data connections abroad are

handled as in the home network.

For further information and roaming costs, contact your

network service provider.
View transferred data details

Select

Home network data counter

. To clear the details and

reset the counter, select

Clear

.