Making a Phone Call
To make a phone call, your phone must be switched on, unlocked and have the antenna fully extended.
It will not be possible to make a phone call unless you are in an area where there is PCS service. When service has been found, a series of rising bars, x, will show the signal strength.
There are a number of ways to make a phone call:
•Using the digit keys
•Using automatic redial
•Dialing numbers from the Phone Book
Using the dedicated Recall Qkey Using the Options Menu
Recalling an entry by name
Using the Smart Button
Using the Options Menu
Recalling one of the last ten numbers called or received
•Calling an embedded number in a message
AYour phone contains a Phone Book that can be used to store names and telephone numbers. See What is the Phone Book? on page 31 for further details.
Keypad Digits
The simplest method of making a phone call is to enter the number using the digit keys, then press O.
AIf you make a mistake, press and release Cto remove the last digit. Holding Cdown will remove the entire number.
The display will show Calling when the call is being made. If there is no answer, press O, or close the phone to end the call.
When the call is answered, the display will change to Connected for a few seconds, followed by End Call?
To end your call, press Oor close the phone.
Automatic Redial
If your call attempt does not succeed, the message Redial? will be displayed for five seconds. Pressing Oat this point will automatically redial the phone number.
When the call is answered, you will hear a short ring tone.
The maximum number of redial attempts is set by your Service Provider. If the phone call cannot be connected within this maximum, the message Redial Failed will be shown.
18Making and Receiving Phone Calls
