Section 5
58 Understanding Roaming
Setting an Alert When Roam Charges Apply
(Call Guard)
In addition to the roaming icon, the Call Guard alerts you
when roaming charges may apply. This feature makes it easy
to manage your roaming charges by reminding you when you
make or receive roaming calls. It also requires you to take
additional steps before placing or answering a roaming call.
These additional steps are not required when you make or
receive calls while on the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network.
To Turn the Call Guard Feature ON or OFF:
1. From the phone main menu, tap the Menu Launcher
icon
.
2. Select “Options” and tap “Preferences”.
3. Tap the drop down arrow and select “Roaming”.
4. Tap the drop down arrow under Call Guard.
5. Select “No” or “Yes”.
To Place Roaming Calls With Call Guard ON:
1. From the main menu, dial the area code + the seven-digit
number. (You can also initiate a call from the Internal
Phone Book, Call History or Sprint PCS Web Messages.)
2. Press . A “Roaming Rate Applies” message is
displayed on the screen.
3. Press to accept the roaming rates and complete the
call.
To Answer Incoming Roaming Calls With
Call Guard ON:
1. From the phone main menu, tap .
2. A “Roaming Rate Applies” message is displayed on the
screen.
3. Press to accept the roaming rates and answer the
incoming call.