Samsung SPH-A700, Manual

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Understanding Roaming
In This Section
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Understanding How Roaming Works
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Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode
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Setting an Alert When Roam Charges Apply (Call Guard)
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Setting Ringer for Roaming Calls
R
oaming is the ability to make or receive calls while you’re off
the PCS Nationwide Network. Your new dual-band
PCS phone works anywhere on the PCS Nationwide
Network and allows you to roam on analog and digital networks
virtually anywhere in the U.S. where compatible wireless service is
available.
This section explains how roaming works as well as special features
that let you manage your roaming experience.
Understanding How Roaming Works
Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen
Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re
off the PCS Network and whether your phone is
operating in analog or digital mode. The following chart
indicates what you’ll see depending on where you’re using your
phone.
Tip:
Remember, when you’re using your phone off the PCS Network,
always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + number.)
Note: You will pay a higher per-minute rate for roaming calls.
Roaming on Other Digital Networks
When you’re roaming on other digital networks, your call
quality and security will be similar to the quality you receive
when making calls while on the PCS Network. You may
not be able to access certain calling features, such as PCS
Wireless Web.
Roaming on Analog Networks
When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a
similar quality provided by other analog carriers today.
Although some calling features, such as PCS Wireless
Web, may be unavailable, you can still make and receive calls.
You will experience a few differences including:
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You are more likely to experience static, cross-talk, fade-out
and dropped calls.
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Some calling features which are standard on the PCS
Network, such as Call Waiting, PCS Wireless Web and
direct international dialing, are unavailable.
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There are security and privacy risks (eavesdropping and
cloning) that exist with conventional analog services today.