Checking signal strength
Your phone operates on radio waves. Radio signal coverage is maintained by a wireless network, and the quality of calls on your phone depends on the strength of the wireless radio signal.
Get a strong signal
When you are at the Ready screen or in a call, the strength of the radio signal is indicated by the signal strength indicator on the left side of your phone’s screen. This indicator scrolls up and down as the signal strength increases and decreases.
To improve your phone’s reception, try moving your phone slightly. If you’re inside a building, move toward a window.
Making a call
1 Enter the area code and phone number. (Menu changes to Call.)
2 Press Call and wait for the other party to answer.
Volume adjustment (earpiece)
To adjust the earpiece volume, press 
or 
during a call. If an accessory with its own loudspeaker is connected to your phone, the scroll keys adjust the volume for that accessory.
Muting the microphone
When you are in a call, you can mute the phone’s microphone
by pressing 
, pressing Options, and selecting Mute.
To unmute the microphone, press 
, press Options, and select Unmute.
For more information, see
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