4. Making and answering calls

This chapter tells you how to make and receive calls and how to adjust certain options.

• Make a call

Check the signal strength

The signal indicator on the left side of your phone’s screen shows the strength of the network radio signal. The indicator scrolls as the signal strength increases and decreases. To get the strongest signal, try moving your phone slightly. If you’re inside a building, move toward a window.

Use the keypad

1 Enter the area code and phone number.

2 Press

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Hold the phone as you would any other telephone, with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.

Tip: As with any other radio transmitting device, do not touch the antenna when the phone is switched on. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.

Warning: Do not switch on the phone when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.

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