Check your voice mail, Answer a call

Note:

You can also use speed dial to make a phone call on the Home screen or in the messages list.

Check your voice mail

In the phone, click the trackwheel. Click Call

Voicemail.

Answer a call

To answer a call, click Answer. If you do not want to answer the call, click Ignore.

If you are already connected to a call and receive another call, perform one of the following actions:

•Click Answer - Drop Current to end your current call and answer the incoming call.

•Click Answer - Hold Current to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call.

•Click Answer - Drop All to end all current calls and answer the incoming call during a conference call.

To end the call, press the End key.

Note:

You can also press the Send key to answer a call. If you are already connected to a call and receive another call, press the Send key to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call

Mute a call or place a call on hold

To mute a call, click the trackwheel. Click Mute. To turn mute off, click the trackwheel. Click Turn

Mute Off.

To place a call on hold, click the trackwheel. Click Hold. To resume the call, click the trackwheel. Click Resume.

Adjust the phone volume

During a call, roll the trackwheel up to increase the volume or roll the trackwheel down to decrease the volume.

Turn the speaker on and off

To turn the speaker on, during a call, click the trackwheel. Click Activate Speakerphone.

To turn off the speaker, click the trackwheel. Click

Activate Handset.

Warning:

Do not hold the handheld near your ear while using the speaker. Hearing damage can occur. For more information on using the speaker safely, refer to the BlackBerry Safety Information Booklet.

Phone features

During a call, your handheld has all the functions that are available to a regular phone, such as hold and mute.

To alternate between two connected calls, click the trackwheel. Click Swap.

To use other applications during a call, click the trackwheel. Click Home Screen.

Dial using letters

To type letters in phone numbers, use the multi- tap input method. Hold the Alt key. Press the key once to type the first letter on the key, or press the key twice to type the second letter on the key.

BlackBerry specifications

BlackBerry Limited, once synonymous with the smartphone revolution, has evolved significantly since its inception. Initially known for its wireless communication innovations, BlackBerry carved a niche for itself in the security-conscious enterprise market, offering devices that were both reliable and secure.

One of the standout features of BlackBerry smartphones was their renowned QWERTY keyboard. This physical keyboard, combined with a user-friendly interface, made typing emails and messages a breeze, attracting business professionals and tech enthusiasts alike. The introduction of the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) in 2005 further solidified its reputation, offering users a secure, instant messaging platform that facilitated real-time communication without the typical SMS fees.

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Beyond hardware, BlackBerry has shifted its focus towards software and services in recent years. The company now emphasizes cybersecurity, offering a suite of tools and technologies for IoT security, enterprise solutions, and endpoint management.

In summary, BlackBerry's legacy is rooted in its commitment to security, innovative communication solutions, and a user-centric design. While it may now be more of a software-focused company, its impact on the mobile industry and its pioneering technologies continue to resonate within the realms of communication and data security.

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