26 Chapter 2 Basics
You can tell iPhone is connected to the Internet over EDGE if you see in the status
bar at the top of the screen. If iPhone is connected to the Internet over GPRS,
appears in the status bar.
If you’re outside your carrier’s network, you may be able to access the Internet from
another carrier. To enable email, web browsing, and other data services whenever
possible, turn Data Roaming on.
mIn Settings, choose General > Network and turn Data Roaming on.
Note: Roaming charges may apply. To avoid roaming charges, make sure Data Roaming
is turned off.
Using iPhone on an Airplane
Airplane mode disables the wireless features of iPhone to avoid interfering with aircraft
operation and other electrical equipment.
mFrom the Home screen choose Settings, then turn airplane mode on.
When you turn on airplane mode, appears in the status bar at the top of the screen.
No cell phone, radio, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth signals are emitted from iPhone. You cannot:
ÂMake phone calls
ÂSend or receive email
ÂBrowse the Internet
ÂSend or receive text messages
ÂStream YouTube videos
ÂGet stock quotes
ÂGet maps locations
ÂGet weather reports
If allowed by the aircraft operator and applicable laws and regulations, you can
continue to use iPhone to:
ÂListen to music and watch video
ÂListen to visual voicemail
ÂCheck your calendar
ÂTake or view pictures
ÂHear alarms
ÂUse the stopwatch or timer
ÂUse the calculator
ÂTake notes
ÂRead text messages and email messages stored on iPhone