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Kyocera DuraXE User Guide

User Guide

Table of Contents

Phone Basics ................................................................................................................. 8
Phone Overview ......................................................................................................... 8
Get the Phone Ready ................................................................................................ 11
Turn Your Phone On and Off ..................................................................................... 16
Setup Wizard ........................................................................................................... 16
Set Up Voicemail ...................................................................................................... 16
Navigate Through the Menus .................................................................................... 17
Display Your Phone Number ...................................................................................... 18
Your Home Screen ................................................................................................... 18
Status bar ................................................................................................................ 19
Text Entry ................................................................................................................... 23
Key Function ............................................................................................................ 23
Select a Text Input Mode .......................................................................................... 23
Abc Mode ................................................................................................................ 24
XT9Word ................................................................................................................. 24
Set Text Entry Options .............................................................................................. 25
Copy and Paste Text ................................................................................................. 26
Phone Calls ................................................................................................................. 27
Make Phone Calls ..................................................................................................... 27
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Receive Phone Calls .................................................................................................. 30
End Phone Calls ....................................................................................................... 31
Voicemail ................................................................................................................. 31
Phone Call Options ................................................................................................... 33
Phone Call Settings ................................................................................................... 35
Recent Calls ............................................................................................................. 41
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Roaming .................................................................................................................. 42
Push-to-talk (PTT) .................................................................................................... 42
Contacts ..................................................................................................................... 44
Display Contacts ....................................................................................................... 44
Add a Contact .......................................................................................................... 45
Save a Phone Number .............................................................................................. 46
Edit a Contact .......................................................................................................... 46
Add a Group and Group Contacts .............................................................................. 48
Edit a Group Contact ................................................................................................ 49
Find Contacts Entries ................................................................................................ 49
ICE (In Case of Emergency) Contacts ........................................................................ 50
Share a Contact ....................................................................................................... 51
Accounts and Messaging .............................................................................................. 52
Email ....................................................................................................................... 52
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Email Settings .......................................................................................................... 56
Text and Multimedia Messaging ................................................................................. 59
Text and Multimedia Messaging Settings .................................................................... 61
Emergency Alerts ..................................................................................................... 62
Web and Data ............................................................................................................. 64
Wi-Fi ....................................................................................................................... 64
Data Services ........................................................................................................... 66
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) .................................................................................. 66
Web Browser ........................................................................................................... 68
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Tethering and Mobile Hotspot ................................................................................... 73
Camera and Video ....................................................................................................... 76
Take a Picture or Record a Video ............................................................................... 76
Camera and Video Settings ....................................................................................... 78
View Pictures and Videos in Photos & Videos .............................................................. 81
Tools and Calendar ...................................................................................................... 85
Calendar .................................................................................................................. 85
Alarm ...................................................................................................................... 90
Countdown Timer ..................................................................................................... 90
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Stopwatch ............................................................................................................... 91
World Clock ............................................................................................................. 91
Calculators ............................................................................................................... 92
Voice Services .......................................................................................................... 93
Bluetooth ................................................................................................................. 99
microSD Card ......................................................................................................... 101
Music Player ........................................................................................................... 103
File Manager .......................................................................................................... 106
Notepad ................................................................................................................ 107
Flashlight ............................................................................................................... 108
SIM Toolkit ............................................................................................................ 108
My Apps ................................................................................................................ 109
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Settings .................................................................................................................... 110
Wireless & Networks Settings .................................................................................. 110
Device Settings ...................................................................................................... 112
Personal Settings .................................................................................................... 118
System Settings ..................................................................................................... 121
Notes........................................................................................................................ 126
Copyrights ................................................................................................................ 127
Index ........................................................................................................................ 128
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Phone Basics

Phone Overview

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Key Functions

● Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
●
Main screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.
●
Left/Right softkeys let you select softkey actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom left or right lines on the main screen.
● Volume button allows you to adjust the ring volume from the Home screen or the
voice volume during a call.
● OK/Center softkey ( ) lets you select the highlighted choice when navigating
through a menu, or softkey actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom center lines on the main screen.
● Recent apps key ( ) lets you open a list of functions you have worked with
recently. To open one, press .
● Talk key ( ) allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call Waiting, use
Conference Calling, display recent call history, or activate Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR).
● Speaker key ( ) lets you place or receive calls in speakerphone mode or turn
the speakerphone on and off during a call, or activate Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) in speakerphone mode.
● Primary microphone transmits your voice and ambient sound during voice calls,
voice recordings and videos.
Note: Do not cover the microphones during a call. Do not apply any sheet or sticker to
the display area as it may compromise the hearing quality.
●
Navigation key lets you scroll through the phone’s menu options.
●
Back/delate key ( ) deletes characters from the display in text input mode.
When in a menu, pressing it returns you to the previous menu. This key also allows you to return to the previous screen in a data session.
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●
End/Home/Power key ( ) lets you turn the phone on or off, end a call, or
cancel your input and return to the Home screen.
●
Keypad lets you enter numbers, letters, and characters, and perform functions.
● External End key lets you ignore an incoming call, end the ongoing call, or hide
the recent calls list.
● External speaker key lets you display the recent call history, place or receive calls
in speakerphone mode, turn the speakerphone on and off during a call, activate Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) in speakerphone mode , or unlock the keyguard.
●
Camera lens, as part of the built-in camera, lets you take pictures and videos.
● Secondary microphone suppresses background noise improving audio quality for
the other party during voice calls except in speakerphone mode.
● Flash allows you to take pictures or record videos in low light situations. It can also
work as a flashlight. See Flashlight.
● PTT/Programmable key allows you to assign a frequently used function for quick
access. By installing PTT application, this key can also act as a PTT key. See
Programmable Key Settings.
●
Outer screen displays information such as the call status, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.
●
Speaker lets you hear different ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you
hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
●
Headset jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.
● USB/Charging port allows you to connect the phone and the USB cable for use
with the charger adapter or other compatible accessories.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
●
Battery door screw opens the battery door to replace the battery.
● Charging contacts allow you to connect to a multi-bay battery charger that can
charge multiple phones simultaneously.
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● Internal antenna facilitates reception and transmission. To maximize performance,
do not obstruct while using the phone.
● SIM card slot (internal) allows you to insert a SIM card. The SIM compartment is
behind the battery. See Insert the SIM Card.
● microSD card slot (internal) allows you to insert an optional microSD™ card to
support external memory. The microSD compartment is behind the battery. See
Insert the microSD Card.

Get the Phone Ready

You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.

Battery and Charger

Warning: Use only Kyocera-approved batteries and chargers with your phone. The
failure to use a Kyocera-approved battery and charger may cause damage to your device and void the warranty.

Battery Capacity

Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained.
For a quick check of your battery level, glance at the battery percentage displayed in the center of your phone’s Home screen or the battery charge icon located in the upper right corner of the screen. When there are approximately ten minutes of talk time left, the
battery icon turns to and the phone sounds a warning tone. When there are
approximately five minutes of talk time left, the battery icon turns to .
Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, browser use, and other
variables may reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.
Tip: Watch your phone’s battery level and charge the battery before it runs out of power.
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Install the Battery

1. Using a coin, rotate the battery door screw on the back of the phone counter-
clockwise several times to loosen (you should hear a 'click' sound when the screw is loose).
Note: The battery door screw is permanently mounted on the door and cannot be
removed.
2. Insert your fingernail into the slot at the bottom of the battery door and lift the
battery door.
3. Insert the battery into the battery compartment, making sure the connectors align.
Gently press down to secure the battery.
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4. Replace the battery door, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the door.
Warning: Press all around the edges of the battery door ensuring it is properly sealed
to maintain the phone's waterproof capability.
5. Using a coin, rotate the battery door screw clockwise until it is tight.

Charge the Battery

Fully charge the battery before powering the phone on.
Important: Before turning on your phone, charge the battery fully with the charger that
came with your phone.
1. Open the USB/charging port cover on the right side of the phone.
2. Plug the smaller end of the micro-USB cable into the phone’s USB/charging port.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charger, and then plug the charger into
an electrical outlet.
4. When charging is complete, remove the cable from the port and close the cover.
Press around the edges of the cover to ensure that it is securely closed.
Warning: Be sure all ports and covers are properly sealed to maintain the phone's
waterproof capability.
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Remove the Battery

1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages.
2. Insert a coin into the slot on the battery door screw and turn it counter-clockwise to
open the battery door.
3. Remove the battery and replace the door. See Install the Battery.
Warning: Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can be burned.

Insert the SIM Card

Note: Use only a nano SIM card in this phone.
1. Remove the battery door and the battery.
2. Slide the flap of the SIM card holder in the direction of the arrow to unlock it ( ).
3. Lift the flap with your finger ( ).
4. Insert the nano SIM card into the flap, making sure the gold contacts are facing
toward you, the cut-off corner is at the top right and the card is inserted behind the
SIM guide tabs ( ).
Note: Make sure you insert your nano SIM card in the correct orientation.
Note: Putting undue pressure on the flap of the SIM card holder may cause damage.
Please be careful when handling it.
5. Lower the flap of the SIM card holder ( ) and slide the flap in the direction of the
arrow to lock it ( ).
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6. Place the battery back into its compartment and replace the battery door.
Warning: Press all around the edges of the battery door ensuring it is properly sealed
to maintain the phone's waterproof capability.

Insert the microSD Card

A microSD card is an optional accessory that allows you to store images, videos, music, documents, and voice data. See microSD Card for more information.
Warning: You can easily damage the microSD card by improper operation. Please be
careful when inserting, removing, or handling the microSD card
1. Remove the battery door and the battery.
2. Slide the flap of the card holder in the direction of the arrow to unlock it ( ).
3. Lift the flap with your finger ( ).
4. Insert the microSD card into the flap, with the gold terminals facing toward you
( ).
Note: Putting undue pressure on the flap of the microSD card holder may cause damage.
Please be careful when handling it.
5. Lower the flap of the card holder, gently press the card and the card holder ( ),
and then slide the holder in the direction of the arrow to lock it ( ).
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6. Place the battery back into its compartment and replace the battery door.
Warning: Press all around the edges of the battery door ensuring it is properly sealed
to maintain the phone's waterproof capability.

Turn Your Phone On and Off

Turn Your Phone On
► Open the flip and press and hold until the screen lights up.
Turn Your Phone Off
►
Open the flip and press and hold until you see the powering-down animation
on the main screen.

Setup Wizard

Your phone has a Setup Wizard to set up your phone quickly and easily. When you turn on your phone for the first time, the Setup Wizard starts automatically and helps you to set up a Wi-Fi connection, an Email account, etc.
Follow the onscreen instructions to quickly set up your phone.

Set Up Voicemail

You should set up your Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your Voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. See Voicemail for more information.
1. From the Home screen, press and hold to dial your voicemail number.
2. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.
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Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.
Important: Voicemail Password – It is strongly recommended that you create a
password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.

Navigate Through the Menus

The navigation key on your phone lets you scroll through onscreen items. To navigate through a menu, press the navigation key up or down.
Many menus feature a scroll bar on the right to help you keep track of your position in the menu.
Select Menu Items
As you navigate through the menu, menu options are highlighted. Select any option by highlighting it and pressing . If the option is numbered, you can select it by pressing the
corresponding number on the phone’s keypad.
For example, to view the Brightness level screen:
1. Press Menu (center softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings by highlighting it and pressing .
3. Select Device by highlighting it and pressing .
4. Select Display by highlighting it and pressing .
5. Select Brightness level by highlighting it and pressing .
For the purposes of this guide, the above steps condense into:
► Press Menu (center softkey) > Settings > Device > Display > Brightness level.
Move between the Tabs
The navigation key on your phone lets you move between the tabs too. To move from a tab to another tab, press the navigation key left or right.
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Back Up Within a Menu
To go to the previous menu:
►
Press .
To return to Home screen:
►
Press .
Navigation Key Shortcuts
From the Home screen, press the Up, Down, Left or Right Navigation keys to launch its corresponding application. The Up, Down, Left or Right Navigation keys can be reassigned to create customized shortcuts. See Navigation Key Shortcuts for more information.

Display Your Phone Number

You can display your phone number and other information about your phone.
From the Home screen, press Menu (center softkey) > Settings > System >
About phone > Status > My phone number.

Your Home Screen

The Home screen is the starting point for your phone’s functions and menus.

Home Screen Overview

● Status bar: Displays the time and phone status icons.
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Icon
Description
Bluetooth® enabled
Wi-Fi® active (full signal)
Roaming
Vibrate
Silent
Network (full signal)
Network (no signal)
4G LTE (data service)
H+(UMTS) (data service)
HSPA (data service)
● Banner: Displays the carrier name or the status of SIM Card which is inserted in the
device.
● Clock display: Displays time, date, and your phone's battery charge level as a
percentage. You can turn on or off this display from the Settings menu. See Clock
Display.
● Left softkey: Displays actions or menu items that you can select by pressing the
left softkey.
● Center softkey: Displays actions or menu items that you can select by pressing the
center softkey ( key).
● Right softkey: Displays actions or menu items that you can select by pressing the
right softkey.

Status bar

The status bar appears at the top of your phone’s display screen. It provides phone and service status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left.
Status Icons
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Icon
Description
EDGE (data service)
GPRS (data service) Airplane mode
Battery (charging)
Battery (full charge)
Battery (low charge)
Battery (discharged)
Icon
Description
Missed call
New email
New message
New Voicemail message
Event
Alarm set
Countdown set
Icon
Description
Auto scene mode
Landscape mode
Notification Icons
Camera Icons
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Icon
Description
Food mode
Night mode
Sports mode
Memo mode
Self-Timer (5 Seconds)
Self-Timer (10 Seconds)
Multiple shots set
Camera resolution (5.0M)
Camera resolution (3.2M)
Camera resolution (2.0M)
Camera resolution (1.3M)
Camera resolution (0.3M)
Camera resolution (0.1M)
Video resolution (720P)
Video resolution (VGA)
Video resolution (QVGA)
Video resolution (QCIF)
Saving to Phone
Saving to SD Card
Camera Flash On This Shot
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Icon
Description
Camera Flash Always On or Video Light On Automatic Camera Flash
Focus settings (Continuous AF)
Focus settings (Infinity)
Silent movie On
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Text Entry

Your phone provides convenient ways to enter letters, numbers, and symbols whenever you are prompted to enter text.

Key Function

For text entry, you can use the following keys as mentioned below.
● Press to delete characters from the display.
● Press to enter some frequently used symbols, such as period, comma, @, ?, !,
/, etc. Note that each time you press the key the next symbol appears. This function is not available in XT9 Word mode and 123 mode.
● Press to enter a space or long press for Return (if available).
● Press to change the capitalization style as Abc > ABC > abc (ABC mode), or
as XT9Word > XT9WORD > XT9word (T9Word mode). The selected style is displayed in the bottom-right corner of the screen, above the right softkey label (if applicable).

Select a Text Input Mode

1. When entering text, you can change the input mode or access the text options menu
by pressing
2. Select one of the following options (available options vary depending on the field):
Abc to enter characters by using the alphabet mode. See Abc Mode.
XT9Word to enter text using a predictive text system. See XT9Word.
123 to enter numeric characters.
Symbols to enter symbols.
Smileys to enter smile icons.
Text mode
(center or left softkey).
Emoticons to enter “emoticons.”
Web shortcuts to enter Web shortcuts (for example, www., http://, or .com).
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Note: When you select Symbols, Smileys, Emoticons, or Web shortcuts, a list may
be displayed at the bottom of the screen. Then, you can scroll through the options by pressing the navigation key left, right, up or down. To select an option, highlight
it and press . In cases where the list is not displayed and < > appears above
the left softkey label, you can see the options by pressing the navigation key left or right. Press to select an option.
Copy/Cut to copy or cut selected text and save to the Paste list. See Copy and
Paste Text.
Paste list to paste copied or cut text in the paste list (if applicable). See Copy
and Paste Text.
Delete All to delete all entered text (if applicable).
Text options to display the text entry options menu. See Set Text Entry Options.

Abc Mode

In Abc mode, also known as multi-tap entry, you press keys one, two, three, four times, or more to enter the letters you see on the keypad. To switch between lowercase and
uppercase, press the key. After a character is entered, the character is automatically
determined after two seconds or when you enter a character on a different key.
1. Select the Abc text input mode. See Select a Text Input Mode.
2. Press the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired letter appears. For example,
to enter “Abc,” press once for “a,” twice for “b,” and three times for “c.”

XT9Word

XT9Word can be used to enter text using a predictive text system that reduces the number of key presses required while entering a word.
Enter Text in the XT9 Mode
1. Select the XT9Word text input mode.
2. Press the corresponding keys once per letter to enter a word. (For example, to enter
the word “Bill,” press .) (If you make a mistake, press
to erase a single character. Press and hold to erase an entire word.)
3. As you type, a word choice list opens. (The word may change as you type.) Press
the navigation key to scroll to the word you want to enter and press to select it.
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Note: If your desired word is not displayed after you have entered all the letters, you can
add it to the predictive text database for the next time. Press Text mode (center or left softkey) > Text options > My words > Add word.
For more information about XT9, visit the Nuance website at www.nuance.com/.

Set Text Entry Options

The text entry options menu allows you to specify additional features to use during the text entry process.
1. When entering text, press
2. Highlight an option and press .
Word complete to suggest possible words based on letters you have entered.
Next word complete to automatically display the word that may follow the current text input.
Word scan to allow the predictive text input system to recognize words by
searching names registered in Contacts.
Word choice list to select whether to display the word choice list.
Input language to select the language to enter (English, Español, or Français).
My words to edit or delete custom words you have added to the predictive text database.
 Add word to store words that you frequently use.
Text mode
(center or left softkey) > Text options.
Auto substitution to replace abbreviated words or phrases with full-text
equivalents you added.
Add word to store pairs of words that you want to use in this function.
Help to view the instructions on entering text.
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Copy and Paste Text

You can copy or cut text and paste it in the text entry field.
1. In the text entry field, move the cursor next to the text you want to copy and press
Text mode (center or left softkey) > Copy/Cut.
2. Press the navigation key and highlight the text you want to copy or cut.
3. Press Next (left softkey) > Copy or Cut. The text is saved in the Paste List.
4. In the text entry field, move the cursor to the place where you want to paste the
text and press Text mode (center or left softkey) > Paste list.
5. Press the navigation key to scroll to the text you want to paste and press .
Note: This feature is not available where you cannot select the text input mode.
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Phone Calls

Make Phone Calls

Call Using the Phone Keypad

The most “traditional” way to place a call is by using the phone’s keypad.
1. Enter a phone number from the Home screen. (If you make a mistake while dialing,
press to erase the numbers.)
2. Press to start the call.
3. Press when you are finished with the call.

Call from Recent Calls

Place a call to the numbers in your recent calls list.
1. From the Home screen, press Menu (center softkey) > Recent calls.
– or –
Press to display your recent calls list.
2. Highlight an entry and press to start the call.

Call from Recent Calls with the phone closed

Place a call to the numbers in your recent calls list without opening the phone.
1. Press the external speaker key in standby mode.
2. Highlight an entry by pressing the volume button up or down.
3. Press the external speaker key again to start the call.

Call from Contacts

Place a call to the numbers stored in your Contacts.
1. From the Home screen, press Menu (center softkey) and select Contacts.
2. Highlight the entry you want to call.
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3. Press to dial the entry’s default phone number.
– or –
To dial another number from the same entry, press , select a number, and then
press or Call (center softkey).

Call Emergency Numbers

You can place calls to emergency numbers such as 9-1-1 or 1-1-2 even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted.
To call the 9-1-1 emergency number:
► Press .
To call the 1-1-2 emergency number:
► Press .
To call an emergency number when the screen is locked:
1. Press Emergency (left softkey) on the screen.
2. Enter the emergency number and press Call (center softkey).
Enhanced 9-1-1 (E911) Information
This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available.
When you place an emergency 9-1-1 call, the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to calculate your approximate location. Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location.
Important: Always report your location to the 9-1-1 operator when placing an
emergency call. Some designated emergency call takers, known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), may not be equipped to receive GPS location information from your phone.
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Call a Phone Number with Pauses

You can dial numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers.
There are two options available to add pauses on your phone:
● Wait will wait for your confirmation to send the rest of the digits when reached.
●
2-sec pause automatically sends the next set of numbers after two seconds.
Note: You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and combine two-second and
hard pauses.
To dial or save phone numbers with pauses:
1. Enter all or part of a number.
2. Press Options (left softkey) > Add wait or Add 2-sec pause.
3. Enter additional numbers.
4. Press to dial the number.

Call Using a Speed Dial Number

You can store up to 98 numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory to make contacting
friends and family easier.
You must have already assigned a speed dial number to an existing phone number. See Set
Up Speed Dialing.
► From the Home screen, enter a speed dial number, and then press or Call
(center softkey).
The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows “
Connecting...
”

Call Using the Plus (+) Code

When placing international calls, use Plus Code Dialing to automatically enter the international access code for your location (for example, 011 for international calls made from the U.S.).
1. Press and hold to display “+” on your phone screen.
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