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– or –
Highlight a contact and press
.
―DC capable‖ will appear below the valid Direct
Connect number.
Save a Direct Connect Number
You can store Direct Connect numbers in your Contacts just like traditional phone numbers.
1. Use your keypad to enter a Direct Connect number.
The Direct Connect number may be the ten-digit wireless phone number of the
contact.
– or –
The Direct Connect number may be a unique number made up of three sets of digits
separated by asterisks (for example, 444*5555*111). When saving this type of
number, always include the asterisks (*).
2. Press
OPTIONS
(right softkey) >
Save
.
3. Select
New Entry
or
Existing Entry
.
4. Select a number type for the entry:
Select
DC
if the wireless phone number and the Direct Connect number are
the same.
Select
DC Only
if the Direct Connect number is different from the wireless phone
number. Make sure to include the asterisks (*) between the sections of a DC Only
number.
Note:
All Direct Connect users with Nextel or PowerSource phones must ALWAYS use an
asterisk (*) between sets of digits, even if they are calling another user whose Direct
Connect number is the same as their wireless phone number. Make sure to include the
asterisks when giving your number to a Nextel or PowerSource user (for example, if your
number is 555-555-1234, when giving it to a Nextel or PowerSource user, it should be
555*555*1234).
5. Press
DONE
(left softkey) to save the entry.
Tip:
You can also save a Direct Connect number from History. From a History listing, press
OPTIONS
(right softkey) >
Save Contact
, and then complete steps 3-5 in
Save a Direct
Connect Number
. To create a new Contacts entry with a Direct Connect number, see
Create a Personal Entry
.
Display Your Direct Connect Number
Your Direct Connect number and other information about your phone and account will be
displayed.
