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Choosing a network for my device
You can set your device to find a network automatically or you can choose a network manually by following these easy instructions. Please note: if you select a network manually, the network connection will be lost if you're out of range of the selected network.
List view
1. Find "Carrier"
Tap Settings.
Tap Carrier.
2. Choose option
Choose one of the following options:
Select network manually, go to 2a.
Select network automatically, go to 2b.
Select network manually, go to 2a.
Select network automatically, go to 2b.
3. 2a - Select network manually
Tap the indicator next to Automatic to turn off automatic network selection.
Your device will search for networks within range.
A list of available networks will show on your display.
Your device will search for networks within range.
A list of available networks will show on your display.
Tap the required network.
Your display will tell you if you've access to the network you've chosen.
Your display will tell you if you've access to the network you've chosen.
4. 2b - Select network automatically
Tap the indicator next to Automatic to turn on automatic network selection.
5. Save and exit
Tap the Home key to return to standby mode.
Choose one of the following options:
Select network manually, go to 2a.
Select network automatically, go to 2b.
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