Sprint Nextel M520 - Manual (Page 80)

64 Section 2D. Roaming
Checking for Voicemail Messages While
Roaming
When you are roaming off the Sprint National Network,
you may not receive on-phone notification of new
voicemail messages. 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 time.
1. Dial 1 + area code + your wireless phone number.
2. When you hear the voicemail greeting, press .
3. Enter your voicemail passcode at the prompt and
follow the voice prompts.
When you return to the Sprint National Network,
voicemail notification will resume as normal.
Setting Your Phone’s Roam 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 three different settings on your digital
dual-band phone to control your roaming experience.
To set your phone’s roam mode:
1. While in standby mode, select Main Menu and press
.
2. Select Settings > More... > Roaming > Set Mode .
3. Select an option and press .
Ⅲ Automatic to seek service on the Sprint National
Network. When Sprint service is unavailable, the
phone searches for an alternate system.
Ⅲ Roaming only to seek a roaming system. The
previous setting (Sprint or Automatic) is restored
the next time the phone is turned on.
Ⅲ Sprint to access the Nationwide Sprint PCS
Network only and prevent roaming on other
networks.
Note If you’re on a call when you leave the network, your
call is dropped. If your call is dropped in an area
where you think network service is available, turn
your phone off and on again to reconnect to the
network.
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