›› Use the headset, To dial the number

Reject a call

When a call comes in, drag left until it reaches the dot. The caller will hear a busy tone.

Call an international number

1	In Idle mode, open the application list and select →
2	Keypad, and tap and hold 0 to insert the + character.
2	Enter the complete number you want to dial (country
	code, area code and phone number), and then select

to dial the number.

››Use the headset

By plugging a headset into the device, you can answer and control calls hands-free:

•To answer a call, press the headset button.

•To reject a call, press and hold the headset button.

•To place a call on hold or retrieve a held call during a call, press and hold the headset button.

•To end a call, press the headset button.

››Use options during a call

You can use the following options while a call is in progress:

•To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or down.

•To place a call on hold, select Hold. To retrieve a held call, select Unhold.

•To dial a second call, select Add call and then dial a new number.

•To answer a second call, drag right until it reaches the dot when a call waiting tone sounds. The device asks whether to end or hold the first call. You must subscribe to the call waiting service to use this feature.

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GT-S5570AAACOS, GT-S5570CWACYO, GT-S5570AAAVDC, GT-S5570MAAXSK, GT-S5570MAAGBL specifications

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