1.Fully extend the antenna for the clearest reception.

2.Press and hold for more than two seconds.

Note: Your phone has a built-in antenna. As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the antenna as it affects call quality and can cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary.

3.The LED indicator lights and a power-up alert sounds. The name of your service provider momentarily appears on the display screen.

4.The phone begins searching for a network signal. When a signal is found, the date, day, and time appears.

5.Your phone is now ready to place and receive calls.

If the phone is outside of your carrier’s coverage or roaming area you cannot place or receive calls. You must try later when service becomes available.

Turning your phone off

To turn your phone off:

1.Press and hold for more than two seconds.

2.The display screen and the backlight go off.

Note: If your phone is on, and is pressed for less than one second, the phone will not power off. This feature prevents your phone from being turned off accidentally.

Several ways to answer a call

When you receive a call:

If the caller can be identified, the phone displays “Call from caller’s phone number, (or name if pre-stored in your Phone Book)”.

If the caller cannot be identified, the phone displays “Call from Blocked ID”.

There are several ways to answer an incoming call.

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