14 Select System
The System menu (Menu 5) allows you to customize the way your phone
chooses a system in which to operate while you are “roaming” (using your
phone outside your primary or “home” system). Your choice of a system
affects the type and amount of charges you incur. By default, your phone
is set to automatically search for the most cost-effective system while
roaming. If your phone can’t find a preferred system, it uses a system based
on the option you choose in the System menu.
Note: Before selecting an item in the System menu, contact your service
provider to find out how your selection will affect your service
charges.
Roaming
Roaming occurs when you use your phone outside its home area. While
roaming, another service provider’s system handles your call, so the service
rate for the call is usually higher than the rate for calls made within your
home area. While roaming, the word Roaming and the roaming indicator
(
) appear on the Start screen.
Note: In some systems, you may need to have a roaming agreement to
place a call. If no roaming agreement has been arranged, a network
operator may interrupt and request information on how you intend
to pay for the call.
Service types
In each wireless service area there are usually two service providers, referred
to as type A and type B. When you first set up your wireless service account,
your service provider will inform you of which system you will be using
(usually type B). This is your home system. The other system (for example,
type A) is known as a non-home-type system.
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Select System
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System choices
If you have more than one phone number (NAM), your choice affects only
the currently selected number. Select Menu 5 and select from the following
choices.
Note: System choices may differ, depending on service provider.
•
Home area: Your phone cannot roam. This means you can make
and receive calls in your home area only. While roaming, No Service
appears and you will not be able to make or receive calls.
•
Automatic A: Your phone searches for system A. If system A is
not available, it searches for an available analog system.
•
Automatic B: For most service providers, this is the default selection.
Your phone searches for system B. If system B is not available, the
phone searches for an available analog system.
•
Analog: Your phone searches for an available analog system. If an
analog system is not available, No Service appears. While Analog
is selected, if you switch your phone off and back on, your phone
will automatically be reset to Automatic B.
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