52 Using Your Phone
Antenna Stowed or in the Down Position
When you receive a call:
The phone chirps up to three times to alert
you of an incoming call.
The phone displays Rotate Antenna, followed
by Call Attempt on the next line.
You must rotate and extend the antenna as quickly
as possible to receive the call.
Rotate and fully extend the antenna as
described in “Placing a Call” on page 46.
You will see Iridium Call Attempt. Do not
attempt to answer until the phone rings or
vibrates.
After several seconds, your phone will ring or
vibrate and display Call followed by Answer?
on the next line.
To answer the call:
Press O or any digit key (1 - 9, *
or #).
You will see Connected.
If the call does not connect properly, you may see
one of the following messages:
Message Description
Orient Antenna
Call Attempt
or
Rotate Antenna
Call Attempt
You need to fully extend the
antenna upwards with a clear
unobstructed view of the sky.
Call Failed
The antenna is not properly
adjusted or the network signal is
not strong enough.