Communication, Calling, Make a call | Samsung GT-S8500HKAXEV

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, select Keypad and enter an area code
2	and a phone number.
2	Press [ ] to make a voice call.

For a video call, select .

When you hold the device near your face during a voice call, your device automatically locks the touch screen to prevent accidental input.

3 To end the call, press [].

•Use the phonebook to save numbers you dial frequently. ► p. 73

•To quickly access the call log to redial numbers you dialled recently, press [].

Answer a call

1 When a call comes in, press [].

When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to adjust the volume, or press and hold the Volume key down to mute the ringtone.

2	For a video call, press [ ] and select Show me to
	allow the caller to see you.

The front camera lens is activated to show your image.

3 To end the call, press [].

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