Ericsson A1018 - Manual (Page 56)

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Setting Network Preferences 55
Setting Network
Preferences
When you turn on the phone, it searches for the last accessed net-
work. If this is not within range, you may use another network, pro-
vided your home network has an agreement that allows you to do so.
This is called roaming.
The order of preference in which the phone selects a network is deter-
mined by a list of preferred networks on your SIM card. The Net-
works menu includes a number of functions that let you determine
how the phone searches for a network. You may also select a network
yourself from those within range.
1. Scroll to Networks , Y E S , Select net , Y E S .
2. The message Please wait is displayed briefly. The display then
shows either:
•
the name of a network, followed by the message Current , Home
Preferred , Forbidden or Available . For an explanation of the mes-
sage, see the table below. Instead of the full name of a network,
an abbreviation is displayed. To see the full name, press *.
• the message No network . There is no network within range.
3. If there is more than one network within range, you can scroll
through the network names and choose the network you want by
pressing
Y E S .
SEARCHING FOR NETWORKS
SELECTING A NETWORK
Message Meaning
Current The network is currently being used.
Home Your home network is within range. You can
select it.
Preferred The name of the network is included in a list of pre-
ferred networks on your SIM card. You can select
this network.
< Networks >