Tips For Using A Cell – Phone: - The telecom boom is here. There are millions of cell-phone users all over the world, for whom cell – phone is an integral part of life. The plastic nut-shell has a host of goodies on offer. One can not only talk but also send and receive text and other data calls and messages, get hooked on to the Internet, store immense data and most important of all never afford to get lost but, stay connected. Since the cell-phone is now an inseparable part of our lives, a couple of dos and don’ts about its proper usage would do some good. Dos:- Read your phone manual carefully:- Just about every cell-phone is different from the other. The sales person who introduced you to your phone at the shop might not be that close a kin to your phone that you thought. He might have missed out some vital features that your phone has to offer. Read the manual carefully so that you don’t get lost under innumerable layers of “Menu” while trying to figure out a feature. E.g. every phone will not say “roaming mode” while in roaming, a small icon on the screen can mean that. If you are not acquainted with the icon you might end up making a very costly call. The user’s guide actually offers some real money saving advice. Strain your eyes to read the fine print:- Your phone can be a hub for games, wall-papers, screen savers etc. Make sure you read the “price info” provided by your service provider before downloading any software onto your phone. Some providers charge on a recurrent monthly basis without giving an option to change your games or wall-papers according to your wish, while others charge only once – once you get registered you can pick and choose from the galleries. Read the offer document carefully before going for a “pay – per – use” plan:- Most cell-phone service providers offer “pay –par –use” plans.
Though it sounds profitable, users often end up being cheated. Consider some points before enrolling for such plans. Figure out how many hours of talk time do you actually need. If it’s on the larger side, a long term contract with the service provider might be profitable. Will the provider offer some free downloads if you opt for a long – term plan? Will there be any “daily – basis – service – charges” applicable if you opt for short-term plans? Using Voice-Mail:- The “Voice-Mail” feature is like an answering machine, except for the fact that you need not forward or rewind tapes while listening to your messages. This service can be pretty useful on the following occasions:- You can receive messages even when out of coverage area or when you run out of power. You can screen calls when there’s one from an unknown number. Avoid being harassed by telemarketers. Important callers wouldn’t have to tolerate endless ringing when you are unable to take a call. They can leave their messages in your voice-mail box. Don’ts:- Avoid using your phone while driving. While conversing with some one you might miss out that gaping pothole waiting to kiss your wheels. Don’t restrict yourself to saving phone numbers with names onto your phone memory. Most phones come with a “voice-dialing” feature. You can train your phone to recognize your voice and just dial a number by asking it to do so. This way you needn’t fumble for a number when in a hurry. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………