Getting Started with Your Phone
Turning the Phone On and Off
Turning the Phone On
1.Install a charged battery or connect the phone to an external power source such as a vehicle power charger or
2.Press 
for a few seconds until the LCD screen lights up.
NOTE Like any other radio device, avoid any unnecessary
contact with the antenna while your phone is on.
Turning the Phone Off
1. Press and hold 
until the display turns off.
Signal Strength
Call quality depends on the signal strength in your area. The signal strength is indicated on the screen as the number of bars next to the signal strength icon: The more bars, the better the signal strength. If the signal quality is poor, move to an open area. If you are in a building, the reception may be better near a window.
Making Calls
1.Make sure the phone is turned on. If not, press 
for about 3 seconds.
2.Enter the phone number (include the area code if needed).
3.Press 
.
lf the phone is locked, enter the lock code.
Call Failed | - indicates the call did not go through. |
Restricted | - indicates outgoing calls are in restricted |
| mode. |
NOTE If the phone is restricted, you can only dial phone numbers saved in the Emergency Numbers or your Contacts. To turn off this function:
Menu 
Settings 
Security
Lock Code 
Restrict Calls
4. Press 
to end the call.
Correcting Dialing Mistakes
If you make a mistake while dialing a number, press 
once to erase the last digit entered, or hold down 
for at least 2 seconds to delete all digits.
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