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List of display icons

A number of icons on the standby display show different settings. Follow these easy instructions to getting to know the display icons.

The battery icon shows the remaining battery power. The bigger the coloured section of the icon, the more power.
Further information:
Charge the battery

The battery charging icon shows the battery is charging.
Further information:
Charge the battery

The 3G icon shows 3G is available. If 3G isn't available, a different network mode is automatically selected.
Further information:
Select network mode

3G (UMTS) enables you to achieve higher data speeds than when using 2G (GSM).

The signal strength icon shows the strength of the network signal at your location. The more lines, the stronger the signal.

The flight mode icon shows flight mode is turned on.
Further information:
Turn flight mode on or off

The divert icon shows all incoming voice calls are diverted.
Further information:
Divert calls to another number
Divert calls to your voicemail

The silent mode icon shows all sound signals are turned off.
Further information:
Turn silent mode on or off

The Wi-Fi icon shows that your mobile phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Further information:
Connect to Wi-Fi network

When your mobile phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network, you can connect to the internet without using the data connections on your mobile phone. Wi-Fi is high speed and no data charges apply when using Wi-Fi.

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