SAMSUNG SGH-A516 User Guide

QUAD BAND Series

SGH-A516

Portable Digital Mobile Phone

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

Printed in China

Code No.: GH68-14503A

English 07/2007. Rev. 1.0

Intellectual Property

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©2007 Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. SAMSUNG is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and its related entities.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Table of Contents
Important Safety Precautions ................................................................	1
Getting Started ........................................................................................	3
Activating Your Phone ........................................................................................	3
Switching the Phone On and Off .........................................................................	8
Your Phone ..............................................................................................	9
Features of Your Phone ......................................................................................	9
Phone Layout ....................................................................................................	10
Display ..............................................................................................................	14
Selecting Functions and Options ......................................................................	17
Memory Card ....................................................................................................	19
Call Functions .......................................................................................	22
Making a Call ....................................................................................................	22
Adjusting the Volume ........................................................................................	24
Answering a Call ...............................................................................................	24
Missed Calls ......................................................................................................	25
Silent Mode .......................................................................................................	27
Options During a Call ...........................................................................	28
In Call Options ..................................................................................................	28
Hold ...................................................................................................................	28
Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) ................................................................	29
Using the Speakerphone ..................................................................................	29
Muting or Sending Key Tones ...........................................................................	30
Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones ...............................................................	30
Searching for a Number in the Contact List ......................................................	31
Call Waiting .......................................................................................................	31
Access Codes .......................................................................................	33
Phone Password ...............................................................................................	33
PIN ....................................................................................................................	33
PUK ...................................................................................................................	34
PIN2 ..................................................................................................................	34
PUK2 .................................................................................................................	35
Entering Text .........................................................................................	36
Changing the Text Input Mode ..........................................................................	37

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Using T9 Mode ..................................................................................................	38
Using Alphabet Mode ........................................................................................	39
Using Number Mode .........................................................................................	40
Using Symbol Mode ..........................................................................................	41
Transferring Files to a PC .....................................................................	42
Transferring Files via USB Cable ......................................................................	42
Transferring Files via Bluetooth ........................................................................	44
Transferring Files via microSD Card .................................................................	45
Menus .....................................................................................................	46
List of Menu Functions ......................................................................................	47
Internet ...................................................................................................	51
Home .................................................................................................................	51
Favorites ...........................................................................................................	53
Browser Profiles ................................................................................................	54
Clear Cache ......................................................................................................	56
Media ......................................................................................................	57
Ring Tune ..........................................................................................................	57
Graphics ............................................................................................................	60
Video .................................................................................................................	62
Music .................................................................................................................	65
Tools .................................................................................................................	66
Other Files .........................................................................................................	96
Memory Card ....................................................................................................	97
Memory Status ..................................................................................................	99
Games & Apps .....................................................................................	100
Download Games ............................................................................................	100
My Games & Apps ..........................................................................................	100
Call History ..........................................................................................	102
All Calls ...........................................................................................................	102
Missed Calls ....................................................................................................	103
Calls Made ......................................................................................................	103
Calls Received ................................................................................................	103
Speed Dial List ................................................................................................	103
Delete All .........................................................................................................	103

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Rogers Mall .........................................................................................	105
Search .............................................................................................................	105
Music & Tones ................................................................................................	105
Games ............................................................................................................	106
Graphics ..........................................................................................................	106
Email/Chat ......................................................................................................	107
TV/Video .........................................................................................................	107
News & Info .....................................................................................................	107
Internet ............................................................................................................	108
Messages .............................................................................................	109
Send Text Message ........................................................................................	109
Send MMS ......................................................................................................	112
Message Folders ............................................................................................	117
Instant Messenger ..........................................................................................	119
Text Templates ...............................................................................................	120
Voice Mail .......................................................................................................	121
Delete All .........................................................................................................	122
Messages Settings ..........................................................................................	122
Memory Status ................................................................................................	126
Rogers Music Player ..........................................................................	127
Shopping for Music .........................................................................................	128
Contacts ..............................................................................................	129
Add New Contact ............................................................................................	129
Find Contact Information .................................................................................	132
Group ..............................................................................................................	134
Speed Dial List ................................................................................................	135
My Business Card ...........................................................................................	137
Own Number ...................................................................................................	138
FDN List ..........................................................................................................	138
Management ...................................................................................................	139
Service Number ..............................................................................................	140
Settings ................................................................................................	141
Set Sound .......................................................................................................	141
Set Display ......................................................................................................	143
Set Time & Date ..............................................................................................	146
Set Phone .......................................................................................................	146

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Set Calls ..........................................................................................................	152
Bluetooth .........................................................................................................	156
Set Applications ..............................................................................................	159
Reset Settings .................................................................................................	160
Memory Status ................................................................................................	161
Solving Problems ................................................................................	162
Health and Safety Information ...........................................................	165
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals ....................................................	165
For Body Operation .........................................................................................	166
Precautions When Using Batteries .................................................................	167
Operating Environment ...................................................................................	168
Electronic Devices ...........................................................................................	168
Potentially Explosive Environments ................................................................	170
Emergency Calls .............................................................................................	171
Other Important Safety Information .................................................................	172
Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................	172
FCC Notice ......................................................................................................	174
Appendix A: CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR) ...................................	175
Appendix B: Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use ...............................	177
Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones .....................................	180
STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY .....................................................	189

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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 the key. 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 165.

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Getting Started

Activating Your Phone

When you subscribe to a cellular network, a plug-in SIM card is provided loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN and other optional services.

Removing the Battery

Note: You must unplug the travel adapter before removing the battery from the phone to avoid damage.

If necessary, power-off the phone by holding down the key until the power-off image displays.

1. Slide the battery cover away from the phone and lift up to remove it.

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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 all SIM cards out of reach of children.

Make sure the gold contacts of the SIM card face into the phone and the angled corner is at the outer right side, then slide the card into the socket.

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Removing the SIM Card

To remove the SIM card, slide it out of the socket.

Installing the Battery

1.Align the top edge of the battery under the tabs at the top edge of the battery chamber.

2.Press the battery down until it is seated in the battery chamber. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone.

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3.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.

Note: 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.

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1.Plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack on the left side of the phone.

2.Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. If the phone is off, both the front and main displays indicate 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 “Fully Charged” appears on both the front and main displays. Unplug the adapter from the power outlet.

4.Disconnect the adapter 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.

Low Battery Indication

When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds, the “Battery Low” message repeats at regular intervals on the display and the empty battery icon displays. The backlight turns off 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.

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Switching the Phone On and Off

To switch the phone on:

1.Open the phone.

2.Press and hold the key until the phone switches on.

3.If the phone prompts you to enter the phone password, enter the

password and press the key. For further details, see “Lock Phone” on page 148.

4.If the phone prompts you for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the key. For further details, see “Check PIN Code” on page 148.

The phone searches for your network and, after finding it, the Idle screen appears on the display. You can now make or receive a call.

The default display language setting is Automatic, which is dependent on the setting in the SIM provided by your service provider. For further details or to change the language, see “Language” on page 147.

To switch the phone off, press and hold the key until the power-off image is displayed.

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Your Phone

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.

♦Digital camera and video recorder ♦Instant messaging capability (IM) ♦Text and multimedia messaging

♦Multimedia capability (with included media player) ♦Web browser

♦Bluetooth wireless technology ♦Speakerphone capability

♦Applications such as alarms, calendar, calculator, audio recorder, converter, timer, stopwatch, and world time.

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Phone Layout

Closed View of Your Phone

The following illustration shows some of the main elements of your phone

						6. Camera Lens
							5. Memory Card Slot
1. Power Interface Connector/								4. Front LCD
Headset Jack

2.Volume Key

3.Music Player Control Keys

1.Power Interface Connector/Headset Jack: The power interface connector is used to connect the charging accessories and the headset cord.

2.Volume key: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode, mute the ringer when receiving a call and adjust the voice volume during a call. It can also be used to scroll up or down to navigate through menu options. When the phone is closed, press and hold to toggle the display on or off. If you are using the Music Player to play music with the phone closed and the display off, press and hold this key to activate the Music Player Control Keys.

3.Music Player Control Keys: This touch sensitive pad allows control of music being played while the phone is closed. These controls include: return to the previous file, pause/resume playback, and skip to the next file during playback. These controls are inactive when the Front LCD is off; press the Volume Key to reactivate them and the display.

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4.Front LCD: Your phone has an LCD display on the front that indicates when you have an incoming call or message. It also displays time, reception, battery power, and any icons associated with alerts, such as message and alarm.

5.Memory Card Slot: Used to install an optional microSD™ card for additional data storage.

6.Camera Lens: The camera lens is used to take photos.

Open View of Your Phone

The following illustration shows the rest of the main elements of your phone:

14. Earpiece/Speaker

1.Display

2.Menu/Menu Confirm key

3. Soft key (left)									13. Navigation keys
									3. Soft key (right)
4. Music Player key
									12. Camera key
5. Send key
									11. Power On/Off/Menu Exit key
6. Voicemail key
									10. Clear key
7. Alphanumeric keypad
									9. Microphone
	8. Special Function keys

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1.Display: This screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone.

2.Menu/Menu Confirm key: When navigating through a menu, it accepts the highlighted choice in the menu. While in Idle mode, it launches the main menu.

3.Soft keys: Perform the function indicated by text on the display directly above the key.

4.Music Player key: Opens the Rogers Music Player.

5.Send key: Allows you to place or receive a call. In Idle mode, press the key once to access the Recent Call log. Press and hold the key to redial the most recent call.

6.Voicemail key: Press and hold the key to automatically dial your voicemail.

7.Alphanumeric keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and some special characters.

8.Special Function keys: The key enters the [*] character for calling features. In text 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 place the phone in Silent mode.

9.Microphone: Converts your voice into an electrical signal during phone calls and voice recordings.

10.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.

11.Power On/Power Off/Menu Exit key: Ends a call. Press and hold for a few seconds to power your phone on or off. While in the main menu, it

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returns the phone to standby mode and cancels any input. Rejects an incoming call.

12.Camera key: opens the camera menu, which lets you access Take Photo, Record Video, Camera Album and My Video Clips.

13.Navigation keys: In Menu mode, the navigation keys work as 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:

Press Up to access the Media menu.

Press Left to	Press Right to access
access the Call	the Messages menu.
History menu.

Press Down to open the Contact List.

When entering text, the left and right navigation keys move the cursor left and right.

14. Earpiece/Speaker: used to listen to audio and music from your phone.

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Display

Display Layout

The internal display has three main areas:

Area	Description
Icons	Displays various icons that indicate phone status.
Text and graphics	Displays messages, instructions and any information
area	that you enter, such as the number you are dialing.
Soft key function	Shows the current functions assigned to the two soft
indicators	keys.

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Icons

Shows the received signal strength. The more bars, the stronger the signal.

Appears when a call is in progress.

Appears when there is no network coverage available.

Appears when you are connected to the EDGE network.

Appears when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time. For details, see “Alarms” on page 78.

Appears when the Call Forwarding feature is active. For details, see “Call Forwarding” on page 153.

Appears when a new voice mail has been received.

Appears when a new text message has been received.

Appears when a new MMS has been received.

Appears when a push message has been received from the WAP server.

Appears after a memory card is inserted.

Appears when Bluetooth wireless technology is active.

Appears when incoming call Alert Type is set to Vibration.

Appears when incoming call Alert Type is set to Vibration then Melody.

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Appears when incoming call Alert Type is set to Vibration and Melody.

Appears on the Main display when Silent Mode, Vibration is active.

Appears on the Front display when Silent Mode, Vibration is active.

Appears on the Main display when Silent Mode, Mute is active.

Appears on the Front display when Silent Mode, Mute is active.

Appears when the phone is connected to a PC.

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

The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currently using. The labels on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicate their current role.

Left Soft Key				Right Soft Key
Label				Label

Left Soft Key				Right Soft Key

Some functions of the Left soft key are as follows. ♦From the Idle screen, press to open the Menu 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 51.)

♦When using other features, such as the web browser, it performs a context-sensitive action such as displaying the Back option.

Clear Key

The CLR 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.

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♦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, briefly press .

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 the End key to turn on your phone. ♦Briefly press once to disconnect a call.

♦Press to return to standby mode from any 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 briefly press to make a call.

♦In standby mode, briefly press to display a list of recent calls to and from your phone.

♦Press twice in standby mode to call the most recent number. ♦Press to pick up a waiting call.

Speakerphone Key

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

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Camera

The embedded camera on the front of your phone is activated by pressing the Camera key and selecting Take Photo. The internal display shows the image captured by the camera lens. Press the Camera key or the key to record a photograph. See “Camera” on page 66 for further details.

Memory Card

Your phone accepts a microSD (Secure Digital) memory card, which you can use to expand the phone’s available memory space. This allows you to store more images, videos, music files, and voice data in your phone than the phone’s internal memory can hold. You can also use a card to transfer files to and from your PC if your PC is equipped with a microSD card reader or SD card reader and microSD adapter.

Note: Before using a microSD card, it must be formatted with the FAT32 file system. Check the documentation that came with the memory card before using it with your phone and, if necessary, format the card.

Inserting a microSD Card

Note: Be sure to use only recommended memory cards (32MB to 2GB). Using nonrecommended memory cards could cause data loss and damage your phone.

Note: Make sure your battery is fully charged before using a microSD card. Your data may become damaged or unusable if the battery runs out while reading or writing to the microSD card.

To insert a microSD card into your phone:

1.Open the cover over the microSD card slot (on the right side of the phone).

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2.Holding the microSD card with the gold contacts facing down and toward the phone, gently insert the card into the slot. Push the card in until it is fully inserted and locked.

3. Replace the protective cover.

The MicroSD icon is displayed on the main screen to indicate that a microSD card is inserted in the phone.

Note: If this is the first time that the microSD card is inserted into your phone, the phone automatically creates a series of folders on it (Images, Videos, Music, Sounds, and Other files).

Removing a microSD Card

To remove a microSD card from your phone:

1.Open the microSD access cover located on the right side of the phone.

2.Use a thumbnail or fingernail to press and release the microSD card. The card will pop part way out to allow removal.

3.Pull the microSD card out of the phone.

Warning! Do not remove a microSD card while files are being accessed or transferred. You could cause data loss or damage the card.

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Using the microSD Adapter

Available microSD adapters allow use of microSD cards in SD-compatible devices, including PC card readers. Some adapters connect to USB ports.

To insert a microSD card into a microSD adapter, hold the microSD card with the label side facing up and the gold contacts toward the adapter. Gently insert the card into the microSD adapter and slide it into the adapter until it is fully inserted.

To remove a microSD card from a microSD adapter, grasp the front edge of the microSD card and gently pull it out of the adapter.

Reformatting a microSD Card

If you need to reformat a microSD card at any time:

1.Insert the card into the slot (see above).

2.From the Idle screen, press the Menu soft key or the key to access Menu mode.

3.Use the navigation keys to highlight Media and press the Select soft key or the key.

4.Highlight Memory Card and press the Select soft key or the key.

5.Press the Options soft key, highlight Memory card Settings, and press the Select soft key or the key.

6.Highlight Format Card and press the Select soft key or the key.

7.You may be prompted to confirm the loss of data on the memory card. Press the Yes soft key if you agree. The card is formatted.

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Call Functions

Making a Call

From the Idle screen, enter the phone number (with area code, if necessary), then press the key.

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 “Auto Redial” on page 156 for further details.

Making an International Call

1.Press and hold the key. The + character appears.

2.Enter the country code, area code and phone number then press the

key.

Correcting a Dialed Number

1.To correct one or more digits in a dialed number: ♦To clear the last digit displayed, press the key.

♦To clear another 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. Press the key.

♦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 the key. 2. Press the key to return to the Idle screen.

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Ending a Call

When you want to end your call, briefly press the key.

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 access the Call History menu:

1.From the Idle Screen, press the Menu soft key or the key. Use the navigation keys to highlight Call History and press the Select soft key or the key.

2.Use the Up and Down navigation keys to scroll through the Call History options. Choose from All Calls, Missed Calls, Calls Made, or

Calls Received and press the Select soft key or the key.

3.Use the Up and Down navigation keys to scroll through the listed numbers until the number you want is highlighted.

4.Press to dial the number.

You can also directly access the Call History screen:

1.From the Idle Screen, press the key to display the Call History screen. The All Calls list is displayed; press the Left and Right navigation keys to scroll through the other lists (Missed Calls, Calls Made, and Calls Received).

2.Use the Up and Down navigation keys to scroll through the numbers until the number you want is highlighted.

3.Press to dial the number.

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Making a Call from the Contact List

You can store the phone numbers that you use regularly in the SIM card or the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively known as the Contact List. Once you have stored a number in the Contact List, you can dial it by pressing a few keys using the Speed Dial feature.

For further details, see “Contacts” on page 129.

Adjusting the Volume

To adjust the earpiece volume during a call, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone.

Press the key to increase the volume level and the key to decrease the level.

In Idle mode, these keys adjust the ringer volume.

Answering a Call

When a call is received, the phone rings and displays the caller’s phone number. If the caller can be identified and their name is stored in your Contact List, the name is displayed.

To answer a call

1. If necessary, open the phone.

Note: When a headset is used, the phone does not need to be opened.

2. Press the key or the Accept soft key to answer the incoming call.

If the Any Key option in the Call Answer menu is activated, you can press any key to answer a call except the key and the Reject soft key (see “Call Answer” on page 152 for more information).

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