Motorola i830 manual Mike’s Direct Connect Service, One-to-One Private Calls, Making Private Calls

Mike’s Direct Connect Service

There are two ways of communicating over Mike’s Direct Connect service:

•one-to-one using a private call

•one-to-many in a group call

Both of these methods are very similar to two-way radio, and at a fraction of the cost of traditional cellular. Mike’s Direct Connect also offers the Call Alert feature, which gives recipients a notice, similar to a ringer, that you would like to speak to them.

One-to-One Private Calls

Making Private Calls

1If the flip is open, enter the Private ID you want to call. -or-

If the flip is closed, select the number as you would when making a phone call.

2Press and hold the PTT button on the side of your phone. Begin talking after your handset emits a chirping sound.

3Release the PTT button to listen.

Tip: To let someone know that you want to talk to him or her on a Private call, send a call alert. See “Call Alerts” on page 19.

Every Private ID number contains 3 parts — an area ID, a fleet ID, and a member ID — with asterisks between each of these parts. For example: 999*999*9999.

When you place a Private call, you must enter the entire Private ID number including the asterisks.

When you store a Private ID number in Contacts, include the asterisks with the entire Private ID number in case you travel with your handset, or another Private ID user, outside of your network.

From the Keypad

To enter the Private ID you want to call, press the numbers on the keypad.

If you make a mistake:

•To clear a digit, press A under Delete.

•To clear all digits, press and hold A under Delete.

•To insert or delete a digit anywhere in the string of digits you have entered, scroll left or right.

•To cancel, press e.

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