Communication, Calling | Samsung GT-I5800DKACOA, GT-I5800DKADTM

Communication

Calling

Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features.

››Make and answer a call

You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end or reject calls.

Make a call

1	In Idle mode, open the application list and select
	Phone → Keypad, and enter an area code and a

phone number.

2 Select

to make a call.

When you hold the device near your face, the touch screen is disabled automatically to prevent accidental inputs.

3 To end the call, select End call.

•Use the phonebook to save numbers you dial frequently. ► p. 65

•To quickly access the call log to redial the numbers you dialled recently, select Phone → Call log.

•Use the voice command feature to dial by voice. ► p. 96

Answer a call

1	When a call comes in, drag	right until Answer
	appears.

When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to mute the ringtone.

2 To end the call, select End call.

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