Roaming mode – LG LGLS990 User Manual

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Anytime you are roaming, the phone displays the CDMA roaming icon (

) or the GSM roaming icon

(

). If you are roaming on a digital system, you will see the roaming icon along with the text

– Digital

Roam

.

Roam on Other Digital Networks

W

hen you‟re roaming on digital networks, your call quality and security will be similar to the quality you

receive when making calls on the Nationwide Sprint Network. However, you may not be able to access
certain features, such as data services, depending on the available network.

Note

: If you‟re on a call when you leave the Nationwide Sprint Network, your call will be dropped. If your

call is dropped in an area where you think Sprint service is available, turn your phone off and on again to
reconnect to the network.

Check for Voicemail Messages While Roaming

When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network, you may not receive a notification of new
voicemail messages on your phone. Callers can still leave messages, but you will need to periodically
check your voicemail for new messages if you are in a roaming service area for an extended period of
time.

1. Dial your 10-digit wireless phone number.

2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, tap

.

3. Enter your passcode at the prompt and follow the voice prompts.

When you return to the Nationwide Sprint Network, voicemail notification will resume as normal.

Roaming Mode

Your phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you can
determine which signals your phone accepts.

Choose from two different settings on your dual-band phone to control your roaming experience.

1. Tap

>

>

Settings > Roaming.

2. Tap Roaming mode to change the CDMA roaming mode.

Home only to access only the home area mobile network, which is the Nationwide Sprint

Network. This option also prevents roaming on other networks.

Automatic to seek service off the Nationwide Sprint Network. When Sprint service is

unavailable, the phone searches for an alternate system.

3. Tap each Domestic roaming option and International roaming option to place a checkmark and

connect to voice and data service while roaming.

Note: With Data roaming unchecked, you can still transmit data with a Wi-Fi connection. See

Connect Wi-

Fi

.

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