Advanced Calling Features
To set your phone to call a Direct Connect number you choose:
1From the main menu, select Settings > DC/GC Options > One Touch DC > Assigned Number.
2To enter the Direct Connect number you want your phone to call every time you press the PTT button:
Enter the number using your keypad.
Press A under Search. Select Contacts, Recent Calls, or Memo. Select the number you want to enter.
Tip: If you are entering a Talkgroup number, enter
#before the number.
3Press A under Ok.
To turn off One Touch Direct Connect:
1From the main menu, select Settings > DC/GC Options > One Touch DC.
2Scroll to Off.
3Press A under Select.
Group ConnectTM Calls
A Group Connect call is a call made to all members of a Talkgroup at once. A Talkgroup is a predetermined group of up to 25 Nextel customers.
Before you can make or receive Group Connect calls, a Talkgroup must be established. After the Talkgroup is established, you must join the Talkgroup. See “Joining a Talkgroup” on page 8.
Making Group Connect Calls
1Press #. Then enter the Talkgroup number using the keypad.
Choose the Talkgroup name from Contacts or recent calls list.
2Proceed as if making a Direct Connect call.
Receiving Group Connect Calls
To answer a Group Connect call:
Proceed as if answering a Direct Connect call. Only one person at a time may speak on a Group Connect call.
The Direct Connect number or name of the person who is speaking will appear on the display below the Talkgroup number.
Turning off Group Connect Calls
To control whether you hear Group Connect calls to your Talkgroup:
1From the main menu, select Settings > DC/GC Options > Tkgrp Silent.
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