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Phone Calls
Phone Calls
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Mute the Ringing Sound
♦ To mute the ringer without rejecting the call, press the
Volume down
key .
Reject an Incoming Call
♦ Press the
Power/End
key
to reject an incoming call and send the caller to voicemail .
Reject a Call and Send a Text Message
You can reject an incoming call and automatically send a text message to the caller .
♦ Press
Ignore with Text Message
to ignore the call and send a text message to the caller .
Voicemail
The following topics outline your phone’s voicemail service .
Voicemail Setup
You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated .
♦ For information on setting up your voicemail, see
Set Up Voicemail
Voicemail Notification
There are a couple of different ways your phone alerts you to a new voicemail message .
ɒ By sounding the assigned ringer type .
ɒ By displaying within the Notifications area of the Status bar when a single new unheard
voicemail message is received .
Note:
When you are off network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages . It
is recommended that you periodically check your voicemail by dialing 1 + area code + your
wireless phone number .
Note:
Your phone accepts messages even when it is turned off . However, your phone notifies you of
new messages only when it is turned on and you are in a network service area .
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages
You can review your messages directly from your wireless phone (using either traditional
voicemail) or from any other press-tone phone .
Use Traditional Voicemail to Access Your Messages
1.
Touch and hold . If prompted, enter your voicemail password .
2.
Follow the voice prompts to listen to and manage your voicemail messages .
Use Another Phone to Access Messages
1.
Dial your wireless phone number .
2.
When your voicemail answers, press the asterisk key on the phone (*) .
3.
Enter your password .
Tip:
You can restore messages you have sent to the trash folder .
Phone Call Options
Your phone application provides many useful features and options to help you make the most of
your calling experience .
In-call Options
While you’re on a call, you will see a number of onscreen options . Select a feature by pressing the
corresponding keypad number or highlight the option and then press .
[illustration]
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Speaker On
: Route the phone’s audio through the speaker (On) or through the earpiece (Off) . l
ɒ
Activate Speaker
to route the phone’s audio through the speaker . (You can adjust the
speaker volume using the volume buttons .) l
ɒ
Deactivate Speaker
to use the phone’s earpiece .
ɒ
Mute
: Mute the microphone during an active call . Press again to unmute the microphone .
