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GettingStar ted
Getting Started
It is very important that you read this section because your tri-mode phone
is unique– it combines satellite technology and cellular technology in one
phone. For more detailed information on usage, refer to the other sections
in this guide. If you needfurther assistance, see Solving problems, page 1.

Understanding your phone

Consider your phone as “two phones in one”becau se it requiresoperation
in two distinct ways to make andreceive two different types of calls:
■Satellite calls– Calls made via satellite. This is known as Globalstar
satellitem ode.
■Cellularcalls – Calls made by cellular phone technology.There are two
cellular modes: digital mode and analog mode.
Tip
The calling mode has probablybeen preset on your phone. To
viewor change the current setting, set your mode preference (see
Auto Mode, page 50) so the mode is automatically selected when
you turn your phone on (seeManual Mode, page 49).

Contacting customer service

You may have different service providers for Globalstar satellite service
and cellular service. Contact the appropriate service provider for customer
service.

Solving problems

Ifyou have problems using your phone, see Troubleshooting, page 63. If you
still have trouble,contact your satellite or cellular service provider.

Understanding this gu ide

These conventions or representations are used int hisguide:
Type of Action Exam ple Action
Key Presses Press . Press key briefly.
Press and hold . Press key for more than one
second.
UsingSMART
KEYS™ Press book.Press the SMART KEY
underthe appropriate word on
the screen.
Scrolling Scroll to select
“yes” or “no.” Pres s either the volume
buttons on the side of the
phone or and .
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