Ericsson R290 manual Introduction

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.

R290 User’s Guide

• 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

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