Samsung SGH-C327 User Manual
QUAD BAND Series
SGH-C327
Portable Digital Telephone
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for
future reference.
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-11590A
English 07/2006. Rev. 1.0
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Precautions ......................................... 1
Your Phone ............................................................... 3
Features of Your Phone ............................................................................ 3
Phone Layout ........................................................................................... 3
Display ..................................................................................................... 7
Selecting Functions and Options .............................................................. 9
Getting Started .........................................................12
Activating Your Phone ............................................................................ 12
Switching the Phone On or Off ............................................................... 15
Call Functions .......................................................... 17
Making a Call .......................................................................................... 17
Adjusting the Volume .............................................................................19
Answering a Call .................................................................................... 20
Viewing Missed Calls ............................................................................. 20
Quiet Mode ............................................................................................. 22
Options During a Call .................................................. 23
In Call Options ........................................................................................ 23
Hold ....................................................................................................... 23
Making a Multi-party Call ....................................................................... 24
Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) ....................................................25
Muting or Sending Key Tones ................................................................ 26
Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones ...................................................... 26
Searching for a Number in the Contacts List .......................................... 27
Using Text Messages ............................................................................. 27
Call Waiting ............................................................................................ 27
Entering Text ............................................................ 29
Changing the Text Input Mode ............................................................... 29
Using T9 Mode ....................................................................................... 30
Using Alphabet Mode ............................................................................. 31
Using Number Mode .............................................................................. 33
Using Symbol Mode ............................................................................... 33
Menus .................................................................... 34
List of Menu Functions ........................................................................... 35
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Call History .............................................................. 42
Missed Calls ........................................................................................... 42
Calls Made ............................................................................................. 42
Calls Received ........................................................................................ 43
Delete All ................................................................................................ 43
Call Time ................................................................................................ 44
Data Volume ........................................................................................... 45
Data Call Time ........................................................................................ 45
Messages ................................................................ 47
Text Message ......................................................................................... 47
Multimedia Message .............................................................................. 50
Voice Mail .............................................................................................. 53
Browser Messages .................................................................................54
Text Templates ....................................................................................... 54
Settings .................................................................................................. 54
Broadcast Messages .............................................................................. 56
Memory Status ....................................................................................... 56
Games & Apps ..........................................................57
Download Games ................................................................................... 57
To start a game ...................................................................................... 57
Internet .................................................................. 59
Home ..................................................................................................... 59
Favorites ................................................................................................ 60
Go to URL .............................................................................................. 61
Browser Profiles ..................................................................................... 61
Clear Cache ............................................................................................ 62
Rogers Mall .............................................................63
Search .................................................................................................... 63
Music & Tones ....................................................................................... 63
Games .................................................................................................... 63
Graphics ................................................................................................. 63
Email/Chat .............................................................................................. 64
Celebrity Voicemail ................................................................................. 64
News & Info ........................................................................................... 64
Internet .................................................................................................. 64
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Media .................................................................... 65
Audio ...................................................................................................... 65
Graphics ................................................................................................. 66
Delete ..................................................................................................... 67
Memory Status ....................................................................................... 67
Tools ..................................................................... 68
Alarm ..................................................................................................... 68
Calendar ................................................................................................. 69
Task ....................................................................................................... 71
Notes ...................................................................................................... 72
Calculator ............................................................................................... 73
Converter ............................................................................................... 73
Timer ...................................................................................................... 74
Stopwatch .............................................................................................. 74
World Time ............................................................................................ 75
SIM-AT ................................................................................................... 75
Contacts ................................................................. 76
Contact List ............................................................................................ 76
Add New Contact .................................................................................... 78
Speed Dial ..............................................................................................79
Own Number .......................................................................................... 80
FDN List ................................................................................................. 81
Group Settings ....................................................................................... 81
Management .......................................................................................... 82
Service Number ..................................................................................... 84
Samsung PC Studio ............................................................................... 85
Settings .................................................................. 86
Sound Settings ....................................................................................... 86
Display Settings ..................................................................................... 88
Time & Date ........................................................................................... 91
Phone Settings ....................................................................................... 92
Network Services ................................................................................... 94
Bluetooth ................................................................................................ 99
Security ................................................................................................ 100
Reset Settings ...................................................................................... 103
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Access Codes ......................................................... 105
Phone Password .................................................................................. 105
PIN ....................................................................................................... 106
PUK ...................................................................................................... 106
PIN2 ..................................................................................................... 106
PUK2 .................................................................................................... 107
Solving Problems ..................................................... 108
Health and Safety Information ..................................... 111
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals .......................................... 111
For Body Operation .............................................................................. 112
Precautions When Using Batteries ....................................................... 113
Operating Environment ........................................................................ 114
Electronic Devices ................................................................................ 114
Potentially Explosive Environments ...................................................... 116
Emergency Calls ................................................................................... 116
Other Important Safety Information ..................................................... 117
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................... 118
FCC Notice ........................................................................................... 119
Appendix A: CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR) ............................. 120
Appendix B: Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use ...................... 121
Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones ............................ 125
STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY .................................... 134
Index ................................................................... 139
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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 an Aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an 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).
Important Safety Precautions
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Sensible Use
Use the phone only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid
unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched
on.
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 111.
Important Safety Precautions
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Your Phone
Features of Your Phone
Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many exciting
features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in
your phone.
♦Text and multimedia messaging
♦Bluetooth® wireless technology
♦Voice recording capability
♦Applications such as calendar, calculator, world time, converter,
timer, and stopwatch.
Phone Layout
Closed View of Your Phone
3. Antenna
1. Front LCD
1. Front LCD: Your phone has an external display on the front of the
phone. It indicates when you have an incoming call or message. It
also displays date, time, reception, battery power, and any icons
associated with alerts, such as messages, or a set alarm.
2. Power Interface
Connector
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2. Power Interface Connector: The power interface connector is
used to plug in the charging accessories.
3. Antenna: Used to obtain maximum reception.
Open View of Your Phone
The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:
14. Earpiece
1. Display
13. Menu/OK key
2. Headset jack
3. Soft key (left)
4. Send key
5. Volume key
6. Voicemail key
7. Alphanumeric keypad
3. Soft key (right)
12. Navigation keys
11. End key
10. Clear key
9. Microphone
8. Special Function keys
The following list correlates to the illustration:
1. The Display screen displays the time and date, messages and
numbers, as well as the current function of the left and right soft
keys.
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2. The Headset jack is used to attach a headset to your phone.
3.
The Soft key (left) performs the function indicated by the screen
text on the bottom line of the display above the key.
The Soft key (right) performs the function indicated by the
screen text on the bottom line of the display above the key.
4. The Send key makes or answers a call.
In Idle mode, the Send key recalls the last number dialed or
received when held down.
5. During a call, the Volume key adjusts the speaker or headset
volume.
In Idle mode with the phone open, the volume key adjusts the
ring volume. With the phone closed, the volume key turns on the
external display.
6. In Idle mode, the key accesses voice mail when held down.
7. The Alphanumeric keys enter numbers, letters, and some special
characters.
8. The key is used to enter special characters and perform
various functions. In text entry mode, the key is used to
change case. Press and hold the key to switch to Symbol
mode.
In Idle mode, press and hold the key is used to activate/
deactivate Quiet mode. In text entry mode, the key is used to
switch between the current text entry mode (Alphabet mode or T9
mode) and Number mode.
9. The Microphone is used during phone calls and voice recordings.
10. The Clear key deletes characters from the display.
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11. The End key hangs up the phone to end a call. The end key also
switches the phone on and off when held down.
In Menu mode, the end key cancels your input and returns the
phone to Idle mode.
12. In Menu mode, the navigation keys scroll through the menus
and Phonebook.
In Idle mode, the navigation keys act as shortcuts, allowing you
to access other menus directly. The shortcuts are:
Press Up to access the Media menu.
Press Left to
access the Call
History menu.
Press Right to
access the
Messages menu.
Press Down to open the Contact List.
When entering text, the navigation keys move the cursor to the
left or right, depending on which side you press.
13. In Idle mode, the Menu/OK key opens up the main Menu.
In Menu mode, the Menu/OK key selects the highlighted menu
options.
14. The Earpiece is used to listen to audio from your phone.
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Display
Display Layout
The display has the following areas:
Icons
Text and graphics area
Menu
Area Description
Icons Displays various icons.
Text and
graphics area
Soft key
indicators
In ternet
Displays messages, instructions and any
information that you enter, such as the number you
are dialing.
Shows the current functions assigned to the two
soft keys.
Icons
Shows the received signal strength. The greater the
number of bars, the stronger the signal.
Appears when a new text message has been received.
Soft key function indicators
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Appears when a new voice mail has been received.
Appears when a new multimedia message has been
received.
Appears when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time.
For details, see “Alarm” on page 68.
Appears when there is no network coverage available.
Appears when a call is in progress.
Appears when you are connected to a WAP service.
Appears when the Call Forwarding feature is active. For
details, see “Call Forwarding” on page 94.
Appears when incoming call Alert Type is set to Vibration.
Appears when an incoming call Alert Type is set to
Vibration then Melody.
Appears when an incoming call Alert Type is set to
Vibration and Melody.
Appears
when Quiet Mode, Vibration All is active.
Appears when Quiet Mode, Silent All is active.
Appears when Bluetooth is active.
Shows the level of your phone’s battery. The more bars you
see, the more power you have remaining.
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Selecting Functions and Options
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.
Menu Internet
Press the Left soft key for
Menu
mode.
Press the Right soft key to
access the
Internet
menu.
The Left soft key can be used in several different ways:
♦In Idle mode, press to access the Menu.
♦When using other features, such as the web browser, the left soft
key performs a context-sensitive action, such as displaying the
Options submenu. This action is shown in the bottom left corner of
the Display Screen.
The Right soft key can also be used in several different ways:
♦In Idle mode, press to access the Internet. (See “Internet” on
page 59.)
♦When using other features, such as the web browser, the right soft
key performs a context-sensitive action such as displaying the
Back option. This action is shown in the bottom right corner of the
Display Screen.
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To Press the
move up one level in the
menu tree
exit without changing the
settings
select the displayed
function displayed or
option
view the next function or
highlight the next option
on a list
move to the previous
function or option on a list
Back soft key or key.
key.
Select soft key
Down key or by pressing down on the
volume key on the left side of the
phone.
Up key or by pressing up on the
volume key
phone.
on the left side of the
♦In some functions, you may be asked for a password or PIN. Enter
the code and press the OK soft key.
Note: When you access a list of options, your phone highlights the current option. If,
however, there are only two options, such as
highlights the option that is not currently active so that you can select it directly
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On/Off or Enable/Disable, your phone
Backlight
The backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. When you press
any key or open the phone, the backlight turns on and remains on for
a given period of time, depending on your setting in the Backlight
menu (Menu 9.2.5). When no keys are pressed, the display dims and
turns off after a specified length of time to conserve battery power.
♦To specify the length of time the backlight is active, use the
Backlight menu (Menu 9.2.5). See “Backlight” on page 90 for
further details.
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Getting Started
Activating Your Phone
When you subscribe to a cellular network, a plug-in SIM card loaded
with your subscription details, such as your PIN and other optional
services.
Removing the Battery
1. If necessary, power-off the phone by holding down the key
until the power-off image displays.
2. Remove the battery cover by pressing the battery cover tab down
and holding it in position, then slide the battery cover down, as
shown.
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 from children.
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Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the phone, then
slide the SIM card into the socket.
Removing the SIM Card
To remove the SIM card, slide it away from the handset. See the
following illustration.
Installing the Battery
1. Align the battery tabs with the slots at the bottom of the phone.
2. Press the battery down until it clicks into place. Make sure that
the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone.
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3. With the battery in position on the phone, place the cover back on
the handset and slide it in until it clicks.
Charging a Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use the
travel adapter to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved
batteries and chargers.
Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A
discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 200 minutes. You can use the phone
while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly.
1. Plug the connector of the travel adaptor into the jack on the side
of the phone.
2. Plug the adaptor into a standard AC wall outlet. When charging is
finished, unplug the adaptor from the power outlet.
Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in North America, you must use
an adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adaptor
could damage your phone and void your warranty.
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3. Press the buttons on both sides of the connector (1) and (2) pull
the connector out.
Note: You must unplug the adaptor before removing the battery from the phone during
charging to avoid damage.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain,
a warning tone sounds and the “Recharge Battery” message repeats
at regular intervals on the display. The backlight turns off to conserve
the remaining battery power. When the battery level becomes too
low, the phone automatically turns off.
Switching the Phone On or Off
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 OK soft key. It is preset to “00000000” at
the factory. For further details, see “Change Password” on
page 102.
4. If the phone prompts you for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the
OK soft key. For further details, see “PIN Check” on page 100.
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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 display language is preset to Automatic and is dependent on
the setting in the SIM as determined by your service provider. To
change the language, use the Language menu (Menu 9.4.1). For
further details, see “Language” on page 92.
5. When you wish to switch the phone off, press and hold the
key until the power-off image displays.
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Call Functions
Making a Call
When the idle screen displays, enter the phone number (with area
code, if necessary), then press the
Note: When you activate the Auto Redial option in the Extra Settings menu (Menu
9.4.3), the phone automatically redials up to ten times when the person does not answer
the call or is already on the phone. For carriers that automatically divert unanswered call
to voice mail, the Auto redial feature will not provide useful service. See “Extra Settings”
on page 93 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 and press
the
key.
key.
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Correcting the Number
To clear Press the
the last digit
displayed
any other digit in the
number
the whole display
key.
Left or Right key until the cursor is immediately
to the right of the digit to be cleared. Press the
key. You can also insert a missing digit
simply by pressing the appropriate key.
key and hold it for more than one second.
Ending a Call
When you want to end your call, briefly press the key or close
the phone.
Redialling the Last Number
The phone stores the numbers you have dialed, received or missed if
the caller is identified. See “Call History” on page 42 for further
details.
To recall any of these numbers:
1. If you have typed characters on the display, press either the Exit
soft key or the key to return to Idle mode.
2. Press the key to display your Call History. By default, the Call
Log list is displayed, showing all numbers made, received or
missed.
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3. Use the Up and Down keys to scroll through the numbers until
the number you want is highlighted.
To Press the
dial the number
edit the number Options soft key and select Save as
delete the number Options soft key and select Delete
delete all of the
numbers in the Call
History list
key.
Contacts. The number is displayed. For
further details, see “Correcting the
Number” on page 18.
followed by Yes.
Options soft key and select Delete All.
For further details, see “Delete All” on
page 43.
Making a Call from Contact list
You can store the phone numbers that you use regularly in the SIM
card or the phone’s memory, which are collectively called Contact
List. Simply select a name to recall the associated number. For
further details, see “Contacts” on page 76.
Adjusting the Volume
During a call, if you want to adjust the earpiece volume, use the
Volume keys on the left side of the phone.
♦Press the volume key up or down to increase or decrease the
volume level.
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Answering a Call
When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the
incoming call image. If the caller can be identified and is stored in
your Contact list, the caller’s phone number or 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.
♦When the Anykey Answer option in the Extra Settings menu
(Menu 9.4.3) is activated, you can press any key to answer a
call except for the key and the Reject soft key. See “Extra
Settings” on page 93.
♦When the Open to Answer option in the Extra Settings menu
(Menu 9.4.3) is activated, you can answer the call simply by
opening the folder.
♦To reject the call, press and hold one of the Volume keys , or
press the Reject soft key or key.
3. End the call by pressing the key.
Note: You can answer a call while using the Contact list or menu features. After ending
the call, the phone returns to the function screen you were using.
Viewing Missed Calls
When you are unable to answer a call, you can find out who called.
The number of calls you missed is displayed on the idle screen
immediately after a call is missed.
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To view the missed call immediately:
1. Open the phone.
2. Press the View soft key.
The number for the most recent missed call displays, if available.
To Press the
scroll through the missed
calls
call the number displayed
Up or Down key.
key.
edit the number Options soft key and select Save as
delete the number Options soft key and select Delete
Contacts. The number is displayed.
For further details, see “Correcting
the Number” on page 18.
followed by Yes.
Saving a Missed Call Number
Note: When the number for the missed call is not available, the Edit option does not
display.
1. Press the View soft key.
2. Press the Up or Down key to highlight the number you wish to
save and press the Options soft key.
3. Select Save as Contacts and press the Select soft key.
4. The number is displayed on-screen. Press the Save soft key.
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5. Choose between the Phone, SIM and SIM (FDN) locations and
press the Select soft key.
If you selected Phone, use the up and down keys to select the
phone category and press the Select soft key.
6. Enter the Name or choose from the provided list and press the
Save soft key.
For more options on this function, see “Storing a Number in Idle
Mode” on page 78.
Deleting a Missed Call
1. Press the View soft key.
2. Press the Up or Down key to highlight the number you wish to
delete and press the Options soft key.
3. Highlight the Delete option and press the Select soft key to
delete the currently-highlighted calls.
You can press the key at any time to exit the Missed Call feature.
Note: You can access the Missed Call feature at any time by selecting the Missed Calls
menu (Menu 1.1). For further details, see “Missed Calls” on page 42.
Quiet Mode
Quiet mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from
making noise, such as when you are in a theater.
♦In Idle mode, press and hold the key until the “Silent Mode
Activated” message displays.
♦To return to normal, press and hold the key until the “Silent
Mode Deactivated” message displays.
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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 the Options soft key to access the following:
♦Loud Spkr On/Off: Allows you to enable the speakerphone option.
♦Hold: Places the call on hold.
♦New Call: places the current call on hold and allows you to enter
and dial another number.
♦Contacts: access the Contacts menu for phone information.
♦Text Message: allows you to send a message from your inbox,
outbox, or to create a new message.
♦Mute Keys: Silences the key tones when on the call.
♦Send DTMF: Sends DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) tones to
the contacts you have selected.
If you are in a multi-party call, the following options also display.
♦Join: Joins the current call into the multiparty call.
♦End Held Call: Ends the call that is placed on hold.
When you want to finish, end each call normally by pressing the
key.
Hold
You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can
make another call while you have a call in progress if your network
supports this service.
♦To place a call on hold, simply press the Options soft key and
select Hold. You can reactivate the call whenever you want, by
pressing the Resume soft key.
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To make a call while you have a call in progress:
1. To place a call on hold, simply press the Options soft key and
select Hold. Your current call is placed on hold.
2. Enter the phone number that you wish to dial.
Press the key to dial the second call. The first call is placed
on hold.
When you have an active call and another call on hold, you may
switch between the two calls, placing the active call on hold.
Simply press the Swap soft key.
3. When you want to finish, end each call by pressing the key.
Making a Multi-party Call
A multi-party call 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.
Setting up the Multi-party Call
1. Call the first participant in the normal way.
2. Call the second participant in the normal way. The first call is
automatically put on hold.
3. To join the first participant to the multi-party call, press the
Options soft key and select the Join option. Press the Select soft
key.
4. To add a new person to the multi-party call, call the person in the
normal way and press the Options soft key. Select the Join option
and press the Select soft key.
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