Using your YSJ Mobile Device abroad
Information when taking your Mobile Desire
abroad
Ensure your phone is setup for
international roaming
You can check if your phone is enabled for
international roaming or make a request for it to be enabled by
contacting Ann Simpson or the Messaging Team in ICT.
If you need help when
abroad
Call T-Mobile on +447953 966650 or the
Messaging Team on +441904 876696.
Use a WiFi connection
We strongly recommend connecting to a WiFi
network wherever possible before accessing email / web /
data. In some cases connecting via WiFi may even be free, or
if not still considerably cheaper than using a Roaming data
connection. The other advantage with WiFi is that you could
use Skype to chat with people back home for free.
Checking the data connection you are
using
· Press HOME >
MENU and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks.
· Tap Mobile
networks > Network operators or Access Point Names.
Turning the data connection on or
off
Turning your data connection can also save
money on data charges. However, when your data connection is turned
off, you may not always receive automatic updates to your email,
social network accounts, and other synchronized information.
· Press HOME >
MENU and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks.
· Select the Mobile
network check box to turn on the data connection; clear the check
box to turn off the data connection.
Changing general sync
settings
It is recommended that you change your sync
settings to manual whilst abroad.
· Press HOME >
MENU, and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
Select or clear the following:
· Background data.
If this is selected, applications can send and receive online
account information even if you are not currently using them.
· Auto-sync. If
this is selected, applications can use the sync schedule defined in
the account settings. If this is cleared, you will need to sync
accounts manually. For instructions on doing this, see
“Synchronizing an account manually” below.
Changing account settings
You can change settings such as the sync
frequency and the types of information synchronized, the kinds of
notification you receive, and the way that account information is
displayed.
· Press HOME >
MENU, and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
· Tap the account
that you want to edit.
· Edit the account
settings.
Synchronizing an account
manually
· Press HOME >
MENU, and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
· Tap the account
that you want to sync.
· Tap Sync now.
Purchase a local SIM card
If you are planning on staying abroad for a
while and will need to access data or make calls on a regular
basis, you may wish to consider purchasing a local SIM card.
More information
More information regarding using your mobile
whilst abroad can be found on T-Mobile’s website:
http://support.t-mobile.co.uk/help-and-support/index?page=home&cat=INTERNATIONAL_USE&pcateg=HELPANDADVICE
Each destination may have different charging
costs, check the costs of calling, using text messaging and more on
this web page:
http://support.t-mobile.co.uk/help-and-support/index?page=home&cat=COSTS_AND_COVERAGE