•You can disable the signal strength meter so it does not appear. See “Turning the Signal Strength Meter Off/On” on Page 26.
If the NoSvc indicator (above the display) turns on, the phone is outside the cellular service area and you cannot make or receive calls until you reach an area with service your phone can use.
MAKING A CALL
1.Extend the antenna, flip open the cover, and be sure the phone is on (the green power/lock indicator is flashing).
2.Press the number keys to enter the phone number you want to dial (including the area code, if necessary). The numbers appear on the display as you press them.
Notes:
•If you make a mistake, repeatedly press CLR to delete one digit at a time, or hold down CLR to delete all dig- its.
•The phone can display up to 7 characters at once. If you enter (or display a message containing) more than 7 characters, the characters automatically scroll off the left side of the display. Press RCL at any time to recall the overflow characters. See “A Number Longer than Seven Digits” on Page 21.
3.Press 
SND to dial the phone number. The InUse indica- tor flashes and the phone briefly displays Dialing then the number called, then the signal strength meter.
4.To end the call, press END
.
Note: Closing the cover does not end or disconnect a call.
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