Ericsson SATELLITE R290 - Manual (Page 9)

R290 User’s Guide
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the R290 satellite/cellular phone, the
revolutionary mobile phone that helps you keep in touch with the rest of
the world. Read this handbook thoroughly to use your phone safely and
correctly.
The R290 hand-held satellite/cellular phone, hereafter throughout this
manual referred to as “your phone”, literally puts the world at your
fingertips. Yet, the technology built into the phone allows you to receive
and send phone calls from remote areas of the world where there are no
landline telephone systems or cellular services. When you make a call
your phone transmits a signal to a constellation of 48 satellites, in orbit
1414 kilometers (900 miles) above Earth. Call signals are sent back to
earth through regional gateways and enter landlines to your service
provider who forwards the signal to the number you dialled. This simple
method of reflecting signals to and from the Globalstar satellites ensures
that Globalstar offers a seamless, dependable network with consistent
high-quality phone transmission worldwide.
Your phone is designed to roam remote areas of the world with you,
whether you are travelling for international business, for pleasure, or in
an emergency situation. Your phone will be a valuable communication
tool whether you are a vacationer on holiday, a world business traveller,
or a member of a geological survey, disaster relief, or search and rescue
team. Whether you are a scientist, an explorer, or a retired person living
out your dream of travelling around the world, you are no longer limited
by ordinary telecommunication systems which may be inconvenient or
out of reach.
Your phone operates in two modes:
• Globalstar mode - allowing you to place satellite calls from remote
areas.
• GSM mode - providing reliable, less expensive cellular service when
available.
Your mobile phone sets a new standard for others to follow while meeting
the highest standards for durability, service and sound. It comes packed
with features that help you stay in touch with the world.
This guide introduces you to your phone and shows you how to get the
most out of it.
NOTE:
Some features and menus are operator dependent