Also, make sure you have a phone signal (see the "Signal Strength Indicator" item on page 26). Stay clear of any obstructions such as bridges, parking garages, or tall buildings.

I cannot hear others on my phone.

While on a call, press the upper volume key. Your phone display should show the volume increasing.

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I cannot open my text message inbox.

Before you can use text messages, you must set up the message inbox. See page 63.

How do I see the calls I sent or received?

To display the most recent calls you dialed or received: Scroll the path as follows:

MENU, RECENT CALLS; RECEIVED CALLS OR,

DIALED CALLS.

My phone will not send voicemail commands, passwords, or other codes.

Your phone sends PIN codes and passwords as DTMF tones. You can set your phone's DTMF tones to be Long, Short, or Off. If you have trouble sending numbers, try changing the DTMF setting. See page 117. ###194

My phone's display is too dark.

Use the Contrast feature to change the level of contrast in your display. See page 28.

You can also use the Backlight feature to change the length of time that your phone's display backlight stays on. See page 28.

My battery didn't last as long as I expected. What can I do to extend battery life?

Your battery's performance is affected by charge time, feature use, temperature changes, turning on the backlight, and other factors. For tips on extending your battery life, see page 23.

I am unable to record a voice note, voice name, or voice shortcut.

Try moving to a quieter location to make your voice recording. Hold the phone about four inches (10 centimeters) from your mouth, and speak directly into the phone in a normal tone of voice.

My TTY device doesn't work with my phone.

Your phone must be set to a TTY mode for the phone to detect your TTY device. See page 117. ###195

I plugged the data cable into my phone but my phone did not beep. How do I know if the data cable is ready to go?

The beep indicates that you are set up correctly. If you did not hear a beep, make sure that both ends of the data cable are

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