Phone Calls

The following topics provide information on calls, managing calls and call settings.

Make and Receive Calls

You can call a local/international number from contacts or call history, or dial a number directly.

Dial a Local Number

To dial a local number, use the numeric keys on the phone to enter the number and press the Green button (Call button).

Alternatively, you can enter the desired phone number and select Options (left selection key) > Call.

Dial an International Number

Follow the instructions below to dial an international number.

1.Press and hold the numeric key 0 until the + symbol is displayed.

2.Enter the country code, Area code (without preceding 0) and the phone number.

3.Press the Green button (Call button) or select Options (left selection key) > Call.

Dial a Number via Contacts

Follow the instructions below to dial a number directly from the Contacts list.

1.From standby mode, select Menu (left selection key) > Contacts > All Contacts and highlight the contact.

2.To call the number, press the Green button (call button).

– or –

Press Details (menu key) and then press Call (menu key).

3.Press the Red button (End call button) or select Options (left selection key) > End call to end the call.

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IS specifications

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