4
Basic Operation
About the Antenna
There are two parts to the handset antenna, one internal
and one retractable. This allows your phone to detect
incoming calls without having the antenna extended. For
optimum performance, fully extend the antenna when in a
call or when placing a call.
Turning Phone On and Off
1. Press to turn your phone on.
2. Press again to turn your phone off.

Start-up Self Tests

Each time the phone is turned on, it performs a series of
self tests, sounds a tone, and lights all display positions and
status indicators to check their operation. The Signal
Strength and Battery Meters then display and the keypad
lights momentarily, as it will any time a key is pressed or
the keypad cover is opened.

Start-up Messages

Message Explanation

•If your phone is programmed
for two cellular systems, one of
these messages will appear in
the display upon power up.
•These are reminders as to
which system and phone
number are currently in use.
•Indicates that the phone has
been locked and cannot send or
receive calls until unlocked.
PWR
PWR
A1
A2
b1
b2
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