Samsung SGH-A226R User Manual

QUAD BAND Series
SGH-A226R
Portable Digital Mobile Phone
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your phone,
and keep it for future reference.
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-19089A
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Table of Contents

Using This Manual .................................................................................. 1
Instructional Icons ............................................................................................... 1
Important Safety Precautions ................................................................2
Your Phone ..............................................................................................4
Features of Your Phone ...................................................................................... 4
Phone Layout ...................................................................................................... 4
Display ................................................................................................................ 8
Selecting Functions and Options ...................................................................... 10
Getting Started ......................................................................................12
SIM Card ........................................................................................................... 12
Activating Your Phone ...................................................................................... 12
Switching the Phone On and Off ....................................................................... 16
Call Functions .......................................................................................17
Making a Call .................................................................................................... 17
Answering a Call ............................................................................................... 18
Missed Calls ...................................................................................................... 19
Silent Mode ....................................................................................................... 20
Options During a Call ........................................................................... 22
In Call Options .................................................................................................. 22
Put a Call on Hold ............................................................................................. 22
Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) ................................................................ 23
Using the Speakerphone .................................................................................. 23
Muting or Sending Key Tones ........................................................................... 23
Making a Multi-party Call .................................................................................. 24
Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones ............................................................... 25
Searching for a Number in the Contact List ...................................................... 25
Call Waiting ....................................................................................................... 26
Access Codes .......................................................................................27
Phone Password ............................................................................................... 27
PIN .................................................................................................................... 27
PUK ................................................................................................................... 27
PIN2 .................................................................................................................. 28
PUK2 ................................................................................................................. 28
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Entering Text .........................................................................................29
Changing the Text Input Mode .......................................................................... 29
Using T9 Mode .................................................................................................. 30
Using Alphabet Mode ........................................................................................ 31
Using Number Mode .........................................................................................32
Using Symbol Mode .......................................................................................... 32
Transferring Files ..................................................................................33
Transferring Files via USB Cable ...................................................................... 33
Menus .....................................................................................................34
Menu Navigation ...............................................................................................34
List of Menu Functions ...................................................................................... 35
Rogers Mall ............................................................................................36
Media ......................................................................................................37
Ring Tunes ........................................................................................................ 37
Graphics ............................................................................................................ 41
Memory Status .................................................................................................. 42
Games & Apps .......................................................................................43
Games ............................................................................................................... 43
Get New Applications ........................................................................................ 44
Call History ............................................................................................45
All Calls .............................................................................................................45
Missed Calls ...................................................................................................... 46
Calls Made ........................................................................................................46
Calls Received ..................................................................................................46
Speed Dial List .................................................................................................. 47
Delete All ........................................................................................................... 48
Call Time ........................................................................................................... 48
Internet ...................................................................................................49
Accessing an Internet Site ................................................................................ 49
Using the Internet Browser ................................................................................ 49
Enter a URL ...................................................................................................... 50
Bookmarks ........................................................................................................ 51
Messages ...............................................................................................53
Rogers IM .......................................................................................................... 53
Create New Message ........................................................................................ 54
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Message Folders .............................................................................................. 59
Templates ......................................................................................................... 61
Voice Mail ......................................................................................................... 62
Delete All ........................................................................................................... 63
Messages Settings ............................................................................................ 64
Memory Status .................................................................................................. 64
Tools ...................................................................................................... 65
Alarms ............................................................................................................... 65
Calendar ........................................................................................................... 67
Calculator .......................................................................................................... 70
Tip Calculator .................................................................................................... 72
Converter .......................................................................................................... 72
World Clock ....................................................................................................... 73
Stopwatch ......................................................................................................... 74
Timer ................................................................................................................. 74
Contacts ................................................................................................ 75
Add New Contact .............................................................................................. 75
Find Contact Information by Name ................................................................... 78
Group ................................................................................................................ 79
Speed Dial List .................................................................................................. 80
Reject List ......................................................................................................... 81
My Business Card ............................................................................................. 81
Settings .................................................................................................. 83
Set Sound ......................................................................................................... 83
Set Display ........................................................................................................ 85
Set Time & Date ................................................................................................ 86
Set Phone ......................................................................................................... 87
Set Calls ............................................................................................................ 88
Set Applications ................................................................................................ 92
Security ............................................................................................................. 96
Reset Settings ................................................................................................... 97
Solving Problems .................................................................................99
Health and Safety Information ...........................................................102
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals ................................................... 102
For Body Operation ......................................................................................... 103
Precautions When Using Batteries ................................................................. 104
Operating Environment ................................................................................... 105
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Electronic Devices ........................................................................................... 105
Potentially Explosive Environments ................................................................ 107
Emergency Calls ............................................................................................. 108
Other Important Safety Information ................................................................. 109
Care and Maintenance .................................................................................... 109
FCC Notice ...................................................................................................... 111
Appendix A: Certification Information (SAR) ................................................... 112
Appendix B: Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use ............................... 114
Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones ..................................... 117
STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY .....................................................126
Index .....................................................................................................131
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Using This Manual

This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your phone. To get started quickly, refer to Your Phone, Getting Started and Call Functions.

Instructional Icons

Before you start, familiarize yourself with the following visual aids:
Followed by — the order of options or menus you must select
to perform a step, for example: Select Messages
New Message Text Message means you should select Messages from the menu, followed by Create New Message,
followed by Text Message.
[ ] Square brackets — phone keys, for example
represents the Power On/Power Off/End key.
< > Angled brackets — phone keys that control different functions
at different times (“soft keys”), for example <Back> represents the Back soft key, as indicated at the bottom of the screen.
Create
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Important Safety Precautions

Please read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal.

Road Safety at All Times

Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first.

Switching Off When Refueling

Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.

Switching Off in Aircraft

Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.

Switching Off in Hospitals

Switch your phone off near medical equipment. Follow any regulations or rules in force.

Interference

All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their performance.

Special Regulations

Follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger (for example, in a hospital).
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Sensible Use

Use the phone only in the normal position (held to the ear).

Emergency Call

Ensure the phone is switched on and in service. Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press [ ]. You must deactivate any unnecessary features before you can make an emergency call. Give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Do not end the call until given permission to do so.

Water Resistance

Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.

Accessories and Batteries

Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous.

Qualified Service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
For more detailed safety information, see “Health and Safety Information” on page 102.
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Your Phone

1. Volume Keys/ Menu Navigation
2. Headset/Adapter/ USB Jack

Features of Your Phone

Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many valuable features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone.
Instant messaging capability (IM)
Text and multimedia messaging
Featured applications provide alarms, calendar, calculator, tip calculator,
converter, timer, stopwatch, and world clock.
Speakerphone capability
WAP browser

Phone Layout

Closed View of Your Phone

The following illustration shows some of the external elements of your phone.
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1. Volume Keys/Menu Navigation: Allow you to adjust the ringer volume
11. Menu Access/Confirm/ Speakerphone Key
1. Display
2. Navigation Keys
3. Soft Key (Left)
4. Send Key
7. Microphone
8. Alphanumeric Keypad
10. Power On/Power Off/End Key
9. Clear Key
12. Earpiece/Speaker
3. Soft Key (Right)
5. Voice Mail Key
6. Special Function Keys
in standby mode, mute the ringer when receiving a call and adjust the voice volume during a call. Can also be used to move to the top or bottom of a menu screen.
2. Headset/Adapter/USB Jack: Allows you to connect the headset, PC connection cable (see “Transferring Files via USB Cable” on page 33), and travel adapter (see “Charging the Battery” on page 14).

Open Views of Your Phone

The following illustrations show the rest of the main elements of your phone.
Front View
1. Display: This screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone.
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2. Navigation keys: In Menu mode, the navigation keys work as
Press Right to access the Messages menu.
Press Left to access the Call History menu.
Press Down to open the Contact List.
Press Up to access the Media menu.
directional keys to scroll through menus and lists. In Idle mode, the navigation keys work as shortcuts, allowing you to access other menus directly.
The shortcuts are:
When entering text, the left and right navigation keys move the cursor left and right.
3.
Soft keys: Perform the function indicated by text on the display directly above the key (see “Soft Keys” on page 10).
4. Send key: Allows you to place or receive a call. In Idle mode, press the key once to access the Call History screen. Press and hold the key to redial the most recent call.
5. Voice Mail key: Press and hold [ ] to automatically dial your voicemail.
[*]
6. Special Function keys: The [ ] key enters the
character for calling features, such as a pause between numbers. In text entry mode, press to change the character input type. The [ ] key enters the pound [#] character for calling features. In text entry mode, press to enter a space between characters. Press and hold to activate and deactivate Silent mode.
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7. Microphone: Sensor that converts sound into an electrical signal during phone calls and voice recordings.
8. Alphanumeric keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and some special characters.
9. Clear key: Deletes characters from the display when you are in text entry mode. When in a main menu, press to return to the previous menu. When in the Calendar, press to display Month view.
10. Power On/Power Off/End key: Ends a call. Press and hold for a few seconds to power your phone on or off. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels any input. Rejects an incoming call.
11. Menu Access/Confirm/Speakerphone key: While in Idle mode, it launches the main menu. When navigating through a menu, it accepts the highlighted choice in the menu. During a call, it turns the speakerphone function on and off.
12. Earpiece/Speaker: Transducer that converts electrical signal to sound so you can hear phone calls, recorded sound and music files.
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Display

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Icons

Text and graphics area
Soft key function indicators

Display Layout

The internal display has three main areas:
Area Description
Icons Displays various icons that indicate phone status. Text and graphics
area Soft key function
indicators
Icons
Displays messages, menus, instructions and any information that you enter, such as the number you are dialing.
Shows the current functions assigned to the two soft keys.
Shows the received signal strength. The more bars, the stronger the signal.
Appears when a call is in progress.
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Appears when there is no network coverage available.
Appears when an alarm is set. For details, see “Alarms” on page 65.
Appears when the Call Forwarding feature is active. For details, see “Call Forwarding” on page 89.
Appears when notification of a new voice mail has been received.
Appears when a new picture message has been received.
Appears when a new text message, broadcast message or push message has been received from the WAP server.
Appears at the bottom of the screen during a call to indicate that speakerphone can be accessed by pressing [ ].
Shows the level of your phone’s battery. The more bars, the more power you have remaining.
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Selecting Functions and Options

Soft Keys

There are two soft keys, left and right (see “Open Views of Your Phone” on page 5). The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currently using. The icons or labels on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicate their current role.
Some functions of the Left soft key are as follows.
From the Idle screen, press to open the Message screen.
In a menu mode, press to select the highlighted menu item.
Some functions of the Right soft key are as follows.
From the Idle screen, press to access the Internet (for more information
see “Internet” on page 49).
When using other features, such as the web browser, it performs a
context-sensitive action such as displaying the Back option.

Clear Key

The Clear key [ ] is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols from the display. You can also use it to return to a previous menu or to return to standby mode from any menu.
If you enter an incorrect character, press to backspace and delete the
character.
To erase an entire sentence, press and hold.
To back up one menu level, press briefly.
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End Key

The End key [ ] is used to turn your phone on and off, disconnect calls, and return to the standby mode.
Press and hold to turn on your phone.
Briefly press once to disconnect a call.
Press to return to standby mode from a menu or to cancel the last input.

Send Key

The Send key [ ] is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last number(s) dialed, received, or missed.
Press once to answer a call.
Enter a number and press to make a call.
In standby mode, briefly press to display a list of all recent calls.
Press twice in standby mode to call the most recent number.
Press to pick up a waiting call.

Speakerphone Key

During a call, press [ ] to enable the speakerphone. Use the volume keys (on the left side of the phone) to adjust the volume.
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Getting Started

SIM Card

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and optional services you have selected.

Activating Your Phone

Activating your phone requires several steps: inserting the SIM card, charging the battery, and turning the phone on.

Removing the Battery

Note: To avoid damage, unplug the travel adapter before removing the battery from the phone.
If necessary, power-off the phone by pressing [ ] until the power-off image displays.
1. Press down on the battery cover and slide it off.
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2. Lift the battery out of the phone (bottom edge first).

Installing the SIM Card

Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or
bending. Use caution when inserting or removing the card and keep it out of reach of children.
Position the SIM card as indicated on the SIM card slot (angled corner at the outer left side), then slide the card into the slot.
Removing the SIM Card
To remove the SIM card, slide it out of the slot.
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Installing the Battery

1. Align the top edge of the battery under the tabs at the top edge of the battery chamber. Press the battery down until it is seated in the battery chamber. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before replacing the cover.
2. With the battery in position in the phone, slide the cover back on the phone until it locks into position.

Charging the Battery

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion (lithium ion) battery. Use the travel adapter to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers.
Note: Fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately four hours. You can use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly.
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Warning! For connection to an electrical supply not located in North America, you must use an adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adapter could damage your phone and void your warranty.
1. Plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack on the right side of the phone.
2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. If the phone is off, the display indicates that the phone is charging. If the phone is on, the bars in the battery icon flash to indicate charging.
3. When the phone is fully charged, the message “Battery Full” appears on the display or the bars in the battery icon stop flashing.
4. Unplug the adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the phone by gently pulling the connector out of the jack.
Note: To avoid damaging the phone, you must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the phone.
Note: The phone is also charged when connected to the USB port of a PC using the USB cable.

Low Battery Indication

When only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds, the “Low Battery” message appears on the display and the empty battery icon
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flashes. The backlight dims to conserve the remaining battery power. When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Recharge the battery to restore phone operation.

Switching the Phone On and Off

To switch the phone on:
1. Press and hold [ ] until the phone switches on.
2. If prompted, enter the password and press <OK> or [ ]. For further
details, see the Security option in “Set Phone” on page 87.
3. If prompted, enter the PIN and press <OK> or [ ]. For further details,
see the Check PIN Code section in “Set Phone” on page 87.
The phone searches for your network and, after finding it, the Idle
screen appears on the display. You can now make and receive calls.
The default display language setting is Automatic, which is dependent
on the setting in your SIM. For further details or to change the
language, see the Language section in “Set Phone” on page 87.
To switch the phone off, press and hold [ ] until the power-off image is displayed.
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Call Functions

Making a Call

From the Idle screen, enter the phone number (with area code, if necessary), then press [ ].
Note: When you activate the Auto Redial option, the phone automatically redials up to ten times when the call is not answered or someone is already on the phone. For carriers that automatically divert unanswered calls to voice mail, the Auto redial feature will not provide useful service. See the Auto Redial section in “Voice Call” on page 89 for further details.

Making an International Call

1. Press and hold [ ]. The + character appears.
2. Enter the country code, area code and phone number, then press [ ].

Correcting an Entered Number

To correct one or more digits in a dialed number:
To clear the last digit displayed, press [ ].
To clear a different digit in the number, press the Left or Right navigation
key until the cursor is immediately to the right of the digit to be cleared, then press [ ].
To enter a missing digit, press the Left or Right navigation key until the
cursor is in position and enter the digit.
To clear the whole display, press and hold [ ].

Ending a Call

When you want to end your call, briefly press [ ] or close the phone.
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Redialing a Recent Number

All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are listed in the Call History menu. If the number or caller is listed in your Contact List, the name associated with the number also displays.
To redial a number:
1. From the Idle Screen, press the Left navigation key or [ ] to directly
access the Call History menu, or select [ ]
2. Scroll to the required option (All Calls, Missed Calls, Calls Made, or
Calls Received) and press [ ].
3. Highlight the number you want to call.
4. Press [ ] to dial the number.
Call History.

Making a Call from the Contacts List

You can store phone numbers that you use regularly in the SIM card or the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively grouped in the Contacts menu (see “Contacts” on page 75 for more information).

Answering a Call

When a call is received, the phone rings and displays the caller’s phone number. If the number is associated with an entry in your Contact List, the contact’s Display Name is displayed. If your phone service includes “call display” and the caller can be identified, the caller’s name is displayed.
To answer a call:
1. Open the phone and press [ ] or <Accept>.
If the Any Key option in the Call Answer menu is activated, you can press any key to answer a call except [ ] and <Reject>. If the Flip Open option in the Call Answer menu is activated, you can answer
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the call simply by opening the phone. See the Call Answer section in “General” on page 88 for more information.
2. End the call by pressing [ ].
Note: You can answer a call while using the Contact list or menu features. After ending the call, the phone returns to the menu screen you were using.

Missed Calls

Whenever you miss one or more calls, the number of calls missed and the date, time and name (if known) of the last caller are displayed on the Idle screen.
To scroll through the list, press the Up or Down navigation key. To call a number, scroll to the number and press [ ].

Missed Calls List

To access a list of missed calls from the Idle screen:
1. Press [ ] and select Call History
2. Press <Select> or [ ].

Viewing the Details of Missed Calls

To view the details of a missed call:
1. Open the Missed Calls list (see above).
2. Scroll to the call you want to view and press [ ] or <Options> and
Details.
select
Missed Calls.

Calling Back a Missed Call

To call back a missed call number:
1. Open the Missed Calls list (see above).
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2. Scroll to the call you want to return, press <
Options
> and select
Call Back
.

Sending a Message to a Missed Call

To send a text or picture message to a missed call number:
1. Open the Missed Calls list (see above).
2. Scroll to the call you want to return, press <Options> and select Send
Message
For more information on sending messages, see “Create and Send a Text Message” on page 54 or “Create and Send a Picture Message” on page 56.
Text Message or Picture Message.

Deleting Missed Calls

To delete one or more records of missed calls:
1. Open the Missed Calls list (see above).
2. If you want to delete one call, highlight the number you wish to delete
and press <Options>. If you want to delete all calls, press <Options>.
3. Select <Delete>.
4. To delete one call, select Selected. To delete all calls, select All. Press
<Yes> to confirm the deletion.

Silent Mode

The Silent sound mode prevents the phone from making any sounds. There are two choices for silent call alerts, Mute (the phone gives only visual indication when a call is received) or Vibration (the phone vibrates and provides visual indication). For instructions on selecting Silent mode, see “Set Sound” on page 83.
Your phone also provides a quick method for entering the Silent mode:
From the Idle screen, press and hold [ ] until the “Silent Mode
Activated” message and the Silent Mode icon displays.
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To deactivate Silent Mode, press and hold [ ] until the “Silent Mode
Deactivated” message appears and the Silent Mode icon disappears.
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Options During a Call

Your phone provides a number of features that you can use during a call.

In Call Options

During a call, press <Options> to access the following:
Hold: Places the call on hold.
New Call: Places the current call on hold and allows you to enter and
dial another number.
Contact List: Accesses your Contact List.
Message: Allows you to access Create Text Message or messages
saved in My Messages.
Calendar: Launches the calendar and lets you create events.
Mute Keypad Tone: Silences the key tones when on the call.
Send DTMF: Sends a sequence of DTMF tones to the caller (see
“Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones” on page 25).

Put a Call on Hold

You can place the current call on hold at any time. You can also make another call while you have a call in progress.
To put a call on hold:
1. While on a call, press <Options> and select Hold. The call is placed
on hold.
2. You can reactivate the call by pressing <Resume>.
To make a call while you have a call in progress:
1. While on a call, press <Options> and select New Call.
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2. Enter the new number and press [ ] to dial the second call.
3. To switch between the two calls, changing the one on hold to active and placing the other on hold, press <Options> and select Swap.
4. To finish, end each call by pressing [ ].

Switching the Microphone Off (Mute)

You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off so that the other person on the call cannot hear you. For example, you might wish to speak to another person in the room without the person on the call hearing you.
To switch the microphone off, press <Mute>. The soft key indicator changes to Unmute and the person on the call can no longer hear you.
To switch the microphone back on, press <Unmute>. The other person on the call can hear you again.

Using the Speakerphone

The speakerphone lets people near the phone participate in a call by broadcasting the voice or voices of those on the other end of the line and using the microphone to capture the voices of everyone near the phone.
To use the speakerphone function during a call, press [ ]. Press [ ] to toggle the speakerphone off. Use the volume keys to adjust the volume.

Muting or Sending Key Tones

This option allows you to turn the key tones off or on. If you press <Options> and select Mute Keypad Tone, your phone does not transmit the DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) tones produced by the numeric keys during a call. This allows you to use the keypad without hearing annoying key tones.
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Note: To communicate with answering machines or computerized telephone systems, the Send Keypad Tone option must be selected.

Making a Multi-party Call

Multi-party calling is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multi-party or “conference” call.
Note: Please contact your service provider to determine if multi-party calling is supported.
To set up the multi-party call:
1. Call the first participant in the normal manner (see “Making a Call” on page 17).
2. To call another participant, press <Options> and select New Call. Enter the new number and press [ ] to dial the second call.
3. To add this person to the call, press <Options> and select Join.
4. To continue adding people to the call, repeat steps 2 and 3 above. You can also add incoming callers by answering the call, pressing
<Options>, and selecting Join.
To have a private conversation with one participant:
1. Press <Options> and select Split.
2. Select the number of the person you wish to talk with.
3. You can now talk privately to that person. The other participants can still converse with each other.
4. To return to the multi-party call, press <Options> and select Join.
5. All the call participants can now hear each other.
To drop a participant:
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