Call Alerts
USER TIP: If you have difficulty making phone calls using a voice name, try assigning a longer voice name to the number. For example, if the voice name “Joe” fails to place a call to Joe Smith’s number, try assigning the voice name “Joe Smith” to the number.
Receiving a Private Call
When you receive a Private call, your phone emits a chirping sound and Private in Use appears on the screen. The Private ID or the name of the caller (if stored in your Phonebook) displays on the screen.
To respond to a Private Call:
1Wait for the caller to stop speaking.
2Press and hold the PTT button. Begin talking after the phone emits a chirping sound.
3Release the PTT button to listen.
Storing Private IDs
For information store Private ID numbers to your Phonebook, see “Adding Phonebook Entries” on page 44.
For information on how to quickly store Private ID numbers, see “Storing Numbers Fast” on page 48.
Call Alerts
You can send a call alert, which lets recipients know that you would like to talk with them. When you send an alert, the recipient will receive a series of beeps and your name or Private ID will appear on the display.
Placing a Call Alert from the Keypad
1Enter the Private ID of the person you want to call.
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