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13: Voice Connections

•The Dial Pad

•The Scratch Pad

•Outgoing Calls

•Incoming Calls

Note: The headset connects to the circular connector on the end of the AirCard next to the antenna.

Note: Many voice features are configured in the Options window. See page 156.

You can use your AirCard 555 network card as a mobile phone simply by connecting a headset. Use only approved headsets with the AirCard 555. (See the Sierra Wireless web site, www.sierrawireless.com for a listing of approved headsets.)

The AirCard 555 has several voice features:

•The volume controls allow you to adjust the loudness of what you hear.

•The mute button allows you to turn off the microphone so that you cannot be heard.

•The SEND button allows you to redial the previously dialed number.

•The Any-Key Answer feature allows you to answer an incoming call by pressing any button on the dial pad except END, CLR, or the volume controls. On the Pocket PC, you can also use any of the four application buttons.

•The Auto-Answer feature can be enabled to automatically answer incoming calls within a specified number of rings.

•The KeyGuard feature prevents accidental dialing.

•The Silent Ringer feature prevents any sound from occurring when you receive calls.

•The Missed Call indicator notifies you of any incoming calls that were not answered.

•A scratch pad provides an easily accessible place to record very brief notes.

•The phone book allows you to dial one of the numbers stored as a contact in Outlook simply by double clicking it.

•The call log records details about all incoming and outgoing calls, providing useful information such as the phone numbers of missed calls.

•If your billing plan with your service provider includes Conference Calling (Three-Way Calling), Voice Mail, Call Alert, or Caller-ID, they are supported by the AirCard.

Installation and Use on Handheld/Pocket PCs

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