54 Section 2B: Making and Answering Calls

Answering Direct Connect Calls

When you receive a Direct Connect call, you hear an incoming
tone or the phone vibrates, depending on your settings. The
Direct Connect number and the caller’s name (if available) will
appear on your screen. You may also hear the caller’s voice
through the speakerphone. Speakerphone is turned on by
default for Direct Connect calls. You can turn the
speakerphone off and listen to Direct Connect calls through
the earpiece as you would a regular call, or you can listen
through a headset.
1. When the caller has finished speaking, a tone sounds
and “Openappears on the display. Press and hold
to reply.
2. Continue the Direct Connect call as described previously.
Tip Be considerate.When you arein an area whereincoming
DirectConnect calls may disturb others, or if you wish to
increase the privacy of your calls,please set your
speakerphone to Offand your ringer to vibrate. When the
speakerphone is off, Direct Connect calls use the phone’s
earpiece and microphone, while still utilizing the Direct
Connect key. You may also use an earbud or other handsfree
device for increased convenience.