BlackBerry 10.3 User Manual

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You have no mobile network coverage.
 
Your device is roaming. Extra charges might apply.
You are connected to the BlackBerry Infrastructure.
The number of solid waves indicates the strength of the Wi-
Fi signal. If the signal is weak, your device might use more 
power to try to maintain the connection.
Your device is connected to a VPN.
Your device is in airplane mode and all of your wireless 
network connections are off. You can turn on Wi-Fi or 
Bluetooth technology, but not your connection to the mobile 
network.
There is an error with your SIM card. For information on 
what the error is, on the home screen, swipe down from the 
top of the screen. Tap 
 Settings > Networks and 
Connections > Mobile Network.
You can only make emergency calls.
The following icons appear in the upper-left corner of the home screen if your device is connected or trying to connect to 
another device using Mobile Hotspot mode, Internet tethering, Bluetooth technology, or NFC.
The NFC feature might not be available, depending on your wireless service provider, your administrator's settings, and 
your BlackBerry device model.
Mobile Hotspot mode is on. If the icon is solid, Mobile 
Hotspot is connected.
Internet tethering is on. If the icon is solid, your device is 
connected to another device.
Bluetooth technology is on. If the icon is solid, Bluetooth 
technology is connected.
NFC is on.
Choosing a connection
Your BlackBerry device is capable of a wide range of connections, to increase what you can do with your device and how it 
interacts with other devices. Take a look at the list of connections to learn about the different types of connections, some 
tips for when to use each connection, and maybe learn a few things you didn't know you could do.
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