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If you do not enter a PIN code, your phone If you cannot obtain service
will automatically switch off after a few " If you cannot obtain network service the
minutes. It is possible but not recommended reception strength may be too weak. Move
to disable the PIN code prompt (see page 38).to a higher elevation, a window or an open
CMD-Z7
space and make sure that there is nothing Your Sony
obstructing the antenna.
Connecting to the
" Once you have switched on your phone do
Networknot cover the internal antenna area above
the finger Stop with your hand.Getting StartedAfter successfully entering your PIN code,
your phone searches for an available GSM
network. The network search is automatic and Roaming
may take a few seconds.
If you are out of range of your ?Home?
You are ready to make and receive calls when
Network Operator, especially when abroad, Basic
the network operator's name and the signal Operation
another Network Operator may be selected
strength icon appears on the display.
automatically, subject to signal strength and
roaming agreements between network
The following indicates the strength of the
operators.
received network signal. If the signal is very
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weak, there is a risk of losing service.Operation
Strong signal ? Weak signal ? Network not
availableAppendix
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