[ 62 ]14) Select SystemThe System menu (Menu 5) allows you to customize the way your phonechooses a system in which to operate while you are “roaming” (using yourphone outside your primary or “home” system). Your choice of a systemaffects the type and amount of charges you incur. By default, your phoneis set to automatically search for the most cost-effective system whileroaming. If your phone can’t find a preferred system, it uses a system basedon the option you choose in the System menu.Note: Before selecting an item in the System menu, contact yourservice provider to find out how your selection will affect yourservice charges.RoamingRoaming occurs when you use your phone outside its home area.While roaming, another service provider’s system handles your call.While roaming, the word Roaming and the roaming indicator ( )appear on the Start screen.System choicesIf you have more than one phone number (NAM), your choice affects onlythe currently selected number. Select Menu 5 and select from the following:• Home area: Your phone cannot roam. This means you canmake and receive calls in your home area only. While roaming,No Service appears and you will not be able to make orreceive calls.• Automatic: Your phone searches for the most cost-effectivesystem and will roam if a home area system is unavailable.Note: System choices may differ, depending on service provider.
