Sprint Nextel M500 manual Auto Answer Mode, Abbreviated Dialing, To set Auto Answer mode

Auto Answer Mode

You may set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls when connected to an optional hands-free car kit

or headset.

To set Auto Answer mode:

1.Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Auto Answer.

2.Highlight Yes and press to answer calls automatically when the phone is connected to a hands- free car kit or a headset (sold separately). Remember, your phone will answer calls in Auto Answer mode even if you are not present.

Abbreviated Dialing

Abbreviated dialing allows you to program a five- or six-digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. When abbreviated dialing is on, you can enter the last four or five digits of any phone number that matches the five- or six-digit prefix, and the number is dialed.

To set up abbreviated dialing:

1.Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Abbrev. Dial.

2.Select On or Off and press .

3.Input the five- or six-digit prefix (for example, area code and prefix) and press .

Your Phone’s Settings

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