One Last group of newbie questions

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Ok, got my Nokia 3589i yesterday from Verizon. Works great so far.
Just wondering a couple things I couldn't find answers to in the
manual:

- On the main call screen (that says Verizon at the top), there is a
"1x" in the upper left corner, what in the world does that mean?

- While calling someone, there was a flashing triangle near the top of
the screen, I assume that meant I was within my local calling area,
correct? If I were roaming, what would be displayed? An R? The word
"Roaming"? Something else?

 

[Joseph]

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On 7 Apr 2004 06:44:10 -0700, bulldog269@hotmail.com (Scott H) wrote:

>Ok, got my Nokia 3589i yesterday from Verizon. Works great so far.
>Just wondering a couple things I couldn't find answers to in the
>manual:
>
>- On the main call screen (that says Verizon at the top), there is a
>"1x" in the upper left corner, what in the world does that mean?
>
>- While calling someone, there was a flashing triangle near the top of
>the screen, I assume that meant I was within my local calling area,
>correct? If I were roaming, what would be displayed? An R? The word
>"Roaming"? Something else?

What did the owner's manual say? What did Verizon say when you called
them?

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On 7 Apr 2004 06:44:10 -0700, bulldog269@hotmail.com (Scott H) wrote:

>Ok, got my Nokia 3589i yesterday from Verizon. Works great so far.
>Just wondering a couple things I couldn't find answers to in the
>manual:
>
>- On the main call screen (that says Verizon at the top), there is a
>"1x" in the upper left corner, what in the world does that mean?
>
>- While calling someone, there was a flashing triangle near the top of
>the screen, I assume that meant I was within my local calling area,
>correct? If I were roaming, what would be displayed? An R? The word
>"Roaming"? Something else?
A flashing triangle means you were on the extended network. The call
would be included in your minutes.

A solid triangle would indicate roaming off the network or extended
network. You would pay extra for this call.

 

[Guest]

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> >- While calling someone, there was a flashing triangle near the top of
> >the screen, I assume that meant I was within my local calling area,
> >correct? If I were roaming, what would be displayed? An R? The word
> >"Roaming"? Something else?
> A flashing triangle means you were on the extended network. The call
> would be included in your minutes.
>
> A solid triangle would indicate roaming off the network or extended
> network. You would pay extra for this call.

Well whats odd is I made a call last night when the main screen said
"Verizon" then I get the flashing triangle after I make the call. Then
Verizon's CD manual says to check roaming minutes, go to your call
timer and look at "Other Networks" minutes. Well that call showed up
under there. I assume thats because it was on the Extended Network
and not Verizon so its still not roaming, right?

I'm afraid of a time that it says "Verizon" or "Extended Network" on
the screen, I make the call, and then I get the solid triangle *after*
dialing without noticing, since I first assumed it was an in network
or extended network call.

 

[Guest]

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Since most Verizon phones display network, extended network, and roaming
differently, its hard to tell what's going on with your phone. In the 1.5
years I've had Verizon I have never roamed.

Your best bet would be to call CS or visit a Verizon store at least two
different times to ask your question. Odds are you'll get a different answer
each time. In that case do it a third time for the tie breaker


"Scott H" <bulldog269@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:11e2f463.0404071649.5de74dda@posting.google.com...
> > >- While calling someone, there was a flashing triangle near the top of
> > >the screen, I assume that meant I was within my local calling area,
> > >correct? If I were roaming, what would be displayed? An R? The word
> > >"Roaming"? Something else?
> > A flashing triangle means you were on the extended network. The call
> > would be included in your minutes.
> >
> > A solid triangle would indicate roaming off the network or extended
> > network. You would pay extra for this call.
>
> Well whats odd is I made a call last night when the main screen said
> "Verizon" then I get the flashing triangle after I make the call. Then
> Verizon's CD manual says to check roaming minutes, go to your call
> timer and look at "Other Networks" minutes. Well that call showed up
> under there. I assume thats because it was on the Extended Network
> and not Verizon so its still not roaming, right?
>
> I'm afraid of a time that it says "Verizon" or "Extended Network" on
> the screen, I make the call, and then I get the solid triangle *after*
> dialing without noticing, since I first assumed it was an in network
> or extended network call.

 

[Guest]

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I believe the triangle is the symbol for roaming. If you are in your calling
area that would not be displayed. 1X is the connection type. That is what I
was told by CS

 

[Guest]

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On Thu, 08 Apr 2004 01:38:33 GMT, "Teddeli" <nospam@nospam.com> chose to
add this to the great equation of life, the universe, and everything:

>Your best bet would be to call CS or visit a Verizon store at least two
>different times to ask your question. Odds are you'll get a different answer
>each time. In that case do it a third time for the tie breaker

He'll probably get a third different answer.

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