Samsung SGHT709 Users Manual

*Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the description in this guide may not match your phone.

*Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide.

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SGH-T709

User’s Guide

Important safety

precautions

Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal.

Drive safely at all times

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

Switch off the phone when refuelling

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

Switch off in an aircraft

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

Switch off the phone near all medical equipment

Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in force.

Interference

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

Be aware of special regulations

Meet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.

Water resistance

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

Sensible use

Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on.

Emergency calls

Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press .

Keep your phone away from small children

Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children.

Accessories and batteries

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

•The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.

•Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

For more detailed safety information, see "Health and safety information" on page 77.

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About this Guide

This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.”

In this guide, the following instruction icons appear:

Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features.

Indicates that you can get more information on the referenced page.

→Indicates that you need to press the Navigation keys to scroll to the specified option and then select it.

[ ]	Indicates a key on the phone. For example,
	[	]

<> Indicates a soft key, whose function is displayed on the phone screen. For example, <Menu>

• Camera and camcorder

Use the camera module on your

phone to take a photo or record a video.

Special features of your phone

•MP3 player

Play MP3 music files using your phone as a MP3 player.

• Bluetooth

Transfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology.

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•Voice clarity

Use the voice clarity feature to increase the volume and clarity of an incoming call, even in the midst of a crowd.

•Get personal with photo caller

ID

See who’s calling you when their very own photo displays.

•Name card

Create name cards with your number and profile. Whenever introducing yourself to others, use this convenient electronic name card.

•Multimedia Message Service (MMS)

Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text, images, video, and audio.

•E-mail

Send and receive e-mails with images, video, and audio attachments.

• Java

Enjoy Java™-based embedded games and download new games.

• Calendar

Keep track of your daily, weekly, and monthly schedule.

• Voice recorder

Record memos or sounds.

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Contents
Unpack	6
Make sure you have each item
Your phone	6
Buttons, features, and locations
Get started	7
First steps to operating your phone
Install and charge the phone .....................................	7
Power on or off........................................................	9
Keys and display .....................................................	9
Access menu functions ............................................	12
Customize your phone.............................................	13
Make/Answer calls ..................................................	15
Step outside the phone	23
Begin with your camera, music, and other special features
Use camera............................................................	23
Play MP3s ..............................................................	24
Browse the web......................................................	25

Use Phonebook ......................................................	25
Send messages ......................................................	26
View messages.......................................................	28
Use Bluetooth ........................................................	29
Enter text	31
ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol mode
Call functions	33
Menu functions	37
All menu options listed
Solve problems	92
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information	94
Index	101

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Overview of menu functions

To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode.

1 Voice notes		p.33
2	Call records
		p.33
1	All calls	p.34
2	Missed calls	p.34
3	Incoming calls	p.34
4	Outgoing calls	p.34
5	Delete all	p.34
6	Call time	p.34
3 t-zones
		p.35
4 Instant messaging
		p.37

5 Messages			p.37
1		Create new	p.37
2		Inbox	p.40
3		Sentbox	p.41
4		Outbox	p.42
5		Draft	p.42
6		Templates	p.42
7		Voice mail	p.43
8		Delete all	p.43
9		Settings	p.43
10		Broadcast message	p.49
11		Memory status	p.49
6 Fun & Apps			p.49
1	File manager		p.49
2	MP3 player		p.53
3	Voice recognition		p.55
4	Games		p.56
5	Image editor		p.58
6	Organizer		p.58

7 Get More Help		p.60
8 Camera		p.60
9	Settings	p.66
1	Wi-Fi	p.66
2	Time & Date	p.66
3	Phone settings	p.66
4	Display settings	p.67
5	Sound settings	p.68
6	Network services	p.69
7	Bluetooth	p.71
8	Security	p.73
9	Memory status	p.75
10	Reset settings	p.75

Phonebook		p.29
1	Add new contact	p.29
2	Contact list	p.30
3	Group	p.31
4	Speed dial	p.31
5	My name card	p.32
6	Own number	p.32
7	FDN list	p.32
8	Management	p.33

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Unpack

Make sure you have each item

Phone

Travel Adapter

Battery

User’s Guide

You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

The items supplied with your phone and the accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider.

Your phone

Buttons, features, and locations

Earpiece

Display

Volume keys

Web access/ Confirm key

Left soft key

Dial key

Alphanumeric keys

Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/ Right)

Right soft key

Power on/off/ Menu exit key

Cancel/ Correct key

Special
function keys	Microphone

Flash Camera

Headset jack

Camera/

Motion key

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Get started

First steps to operating your phone

SIM card information

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 available optional services.

Install and charge the phone

Remove the battery.

If the phone is already on, first turn it off by holding [].

Insert the SIM card.

Make sure that the gold-coloured contacts on the card face down into the phone.

Install the battery.

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Get started

Plug the travel adapter into the phone.

Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.

When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the power outlet.

Remove the adapter from the phone.

Low battery indicator

When the battery is low:

•a warning tone sounds,

•the battery low message displays, and

•the empty battery icon blinks.

If the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.

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Power on or off

Switch on 1. Open the phone.

2.Press and hold [ ] to turn on the phone.

Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited.

Switch off

3.If necessary, enter the PIN and press <OK>.

1.Open the phone.

2.Press and hold [ ].

Keys and display

Key(s) Description

Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display.

In Idle mode, access your favourite menus, directly. p. 66

In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options.

In Idle mode, launch the web browser.

In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option.

Delete characters from the display.

In Menu mode, return to the previous menu level.

Send or answer a call.

In Idle mode, retrieve the recent numbers dialled, missed, or received.

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Get started

Key(s) Description

End a call.

Press and hold to switch the phone on and off.

In Menu mode, cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode.

Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters.

In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to access your voicemail server. Press and hold [0] to enter the international call prefix.

Enter special characters.

In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers. Press and hold [ ] to activate or deactivate Quiet mode.

Key(s) Description

Adjust the phone volume.

In Idle mode, with the phone open, adjust the keypad tone volume. With the phone closed, press and hold to activate the external display.

In Idle mode, with the phone open, press and hold to turn on the camera. With the phone closed, press and hold to initiate the Movement Recognition feature.

In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video.

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Display

Layout									Icons
									display various icons.
									Text and graphics
									display messages,
									instructions, and
									information you enter.
									Soft key function
	Menu					Phonebook			indicators
									show the current functions
									assigned to the two soft
									keys.
Icons*						Received signal strength
						Call in progress

Out of your service area; you cannot send or receive calls

Alarm set

New text message

New multimedia message New voicemail

New e-mail

Icons

(continued)

One of the message Inbox is full

SOS message p. 49

Call diverting feature is active p. 69

Bluetooth feature is active p. 71

Connected to hans-free car kit or headset

GPRS network

Home Zone, if you have registered for the appropriate service

Office Zone, if you have registered for the appropriate service

Call ringer set to vibrate p. 68 Quiet mode is active p. 69 Battery power level

*The icons shown on the display may vary, depending on your country or service provider.

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Get started

Access menu functions

Use the soft keys

The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role.

Menu Phonebook

Press the left soft	Press the right soft
key to access Menu	key to access
mode.	Phonebook.

Select an 1. Press the appropriate soft key. option

2.Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option.

3.Press <Select>, <OK>, or

[] to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted.

4.To exit, choose either of the following methods.

•Press <Back> or [C] to move up one level.

• Press [ ] to return to Idle mode.

Use shortcuts Press the number key corresponding to the option you want. For the index numbers 10 and 11, press [0] and [ ], respectively.

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Customize your phone

Display	1.	In Idle mode, press <Menu>
		and select Settings → Phone
language
		settings → Language.
	2.	Select a language.

Call ringer melody

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Sound settings → Incoming call → Ring tone.

2.Select a ringtone category.

3.Select a ringtone.

4.Press <Save>.

Idle mode wallpaper

You can set wallpaper for the idle screen on each display.

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Display settings → Wallpaper → Main display or Cover display.

2.Select an image category.

3.Select an image.

Menu mode skin colour

You can change the colour for the display components, such as title bars and highlight bars.

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Display settings → Skin.

2.Select a colour pattern.

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Get started

Menu shortcuts

	You can use the Navigation keys as			You can protect the phone against
			Phone lock
	shortcut keys to access specific			unauthorised use with a phone
	menus directly from Idle mode.			password. The phone will require
	1.	In Idle mode, press <Menu>		the password on power-up.
		and select Settings → Phone		1. In Idle mode, press <Menu>
		settings → Short cut.		and select Settings →
	2.	Select a key.		Security → Change
				password.
	3.	Select a menu to be assigned to
				2. Enter the default password,
		the key.
				00000000, and press <OK>.

	Quiet mode	You can switch to Quiet mode to
		avoid disturbing other people.
		Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.

3.Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press <OK>.

4.Enter the new password again and press <OK>.

5.Select Phone lock.

6.Select Enable.

7.Enter the password and press <OK>.

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Make/Answer calls

Make a call	1.	In Idle mode, enter an area
		code and phone number.
	2.	Press [	].
	3.	To end the call, press [		].
Answer a call	1.	When the phone is ringing,
		press [	].
	2.	To end the call, press [		].

Adjust the	Press [ / ].
volume during
a call

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Step outside the phone

Begin with your camera, music, and other special features

Use camera

	Take a photo	1.	Open the phone.
		2.	In Idle mode, press and hold
			to turn on the camera.
		3.	Aim the lens at the subject and
			adjust the image.
		4.	Press	to take a photo. The
			photo is saved automatically.
		5.	Press [	] to take another
			photo.
	View a photo	1.	In Idle mode, <Menu> and
			select File manager →
			Images → Photos.
		2.	Select the photo you want.

	1. In Idle mode, press and hold
Record a video
	to turn on the camera.

2.Press [1] to switch to Record mode.

3.Press to start recording.

4.Press to stop recording. The video is saved automatically.

5.Press the right soft key to return to Record mode.

		1.	In Idle mode, <Menu> and
	Play a video
			select File manager → Videos
			→ Videos.
		2.	Select the video you want.

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Play MP3s

				1. From the MP3 player screen,
			Play MP3 file
Copy MP3 files	Use these methods:			press [	].
				2. During playback, use the
to the phone	• Download from the wireless
	web p. 35			following keys:
	• Download from a computer			•	: pauses or resumes
	using Samsung PC Studio			playback.
	Samsung PC Studio User’s			• Left: moves back to the
	Guide			previous file. Moves
	• Receive via Bluetooth p. 73			backward in a file when held
				down.

Create a play list

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Applications → MP3 Player.

2.Press <Options> and select

Add to list → Add all or Add a file.

3.For Add a file, press [] to check the files you want and press <Add>.

4.Press <Back> to return to the MP3 player screen.

•Right: skips to the next file. Skips forward in a file when held down.

•Up: opens the play list.

•/: adjusts the volume.

•Down: stops playback.

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Step outside the phone

Browse the web

Using a built-in web browser, you can get easy access to the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services and information and to enjoy downloads of web content.

Launch the	In Idle mode, press [	].
web browser

Navigate the web

•To scroll through browser items, press [Up] or [Down].

•To select an item, press <>.

•To return to the previous page, press <Back> or [C].

•To access browser menu options, select or press [ ].

Use Phonebook

		To the phone’s memory:
	Add an entry
		1.	In Idle mode, enter a phone
			number and press [	].
		2.	Select Phone → a number type.
		3.	Specify the contact information:
			First name, Last name, Mobile,
			Home, Office, Fax, Other, Email,
			Graphic ID, Alert, Group, and
			Notes.
		4.	Press <Save> to save the
			entry.

To the SIM card:

1.In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press [ ].

2.Select SIM.

3.Enter a name.

4.Press [ ] to save the entry.

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Find an entry	1.	In Idle mode, press
		<Contacts>.
	2.	Select an entry.
	3.	Scroll to a number and press
		[ ] to dial, or press [	] to
		edit contact information.

Create and send a name card

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Phonebook → My name card.

2.Specify your contact information.

3.Press <Save> to save the name card.

4.To send the name card to other people, press <Options> and select Send via → a sending method.

Send messages

Send a text message (SMS)

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Create new message → Text message.

2.Enter the message text and press [].

3.Enter destination numbers.

4.Press [] to send the message.

Send a multimedia message (MMS)

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Create new message → Multimedia messages.

2.Select Subject.

3.Enter the message subject and press [].

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Step outside the phone

4.	Select Picture & Video or			1.	In Idle mode, press <Menu>
			Send an e-mail
	Sound.				and select Messages → Create
5.	For Picture & Video, select				new message → Email.
	Pictures or Videos and add an		2.		Select Subject.
	image or a video clip.			3. Enter the e-mail subject and
	For Sound, select one of the
					press [		].
	sound options and add a sound		4.		Select Message.
	clip.
				5. Enter the e-mail text and press
6.	Select Message.
					[	].
7.	Enter the message text and
				6. Select File attach.
	press [	].
				7. Add image, video, sound, music
8.	Press <Options> and select
					files, or document files.
	Send.
				8. Press <Options> and select
9.	Enter destination numbers or
					Send.
	e-mail addresses.
				9. Enter e-mail addressees.
10. Press [		] to send the
				10. Press [			] to send the
	message.
					e-mail.

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View messages

View a text message

When a notification appears:

1.Press <View>.

2.Select a message from the Inbox.

From the Inbox:

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → My messages → Inbox.

2.Select a text message ().

View a multimedia message

When a notification appears:

1.Press <View>.

2.Select a message from the Inbox.

From the Inbox:

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → My messages → Inbox.

2. Select an MMS message ().

View an e-mail 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → My

messages → Email box.

2.Select Check new mail to retrieve an e-mail or a header.

3.Select an e-mail or a header.

4.If you selected a header, press <Options> and select

Retrieve.

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Step outside the phone

Use Bluetooth

Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology which enables you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely.

	Turn on	In Idle mode, press <Menu> and
		select Settings → Bluetooth →
	Bluetooth
		Activation → On.

Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device

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1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Bluetooth → My devices → Search new device.

2.Select a device.

3.Enter a Bluetooth PIN code or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN code, if it has one, and press <OK>.

When the owner of the other device enters the same code, pairing is complete.

		1.	Access an application,
	Send data
			Phonebook, File manager, or
			Calendar.
		2.	Scroll to an item.
		3.	Press <Options> and select
			Send via → Bluetooth.
		4.	Select a device.
		5.	If necessary, enter the
			Bluetooth PIN and press <OK>.

		To receive data via Bluetooth, your
	Receive data
		phone’s Bluetooth feature must be
		active.
		If necessary, press <Yes> to
		confirm the reception.

Enter text

ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol mode

You can enter text for some features such as messaging, Phonebook, or Calendar, using ABC mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode.

Changing the text input mode

•Press the right soft key to change the text input mode. Or, press and hold the right soft key and select the mode you want.

: ABC mode	: T9 mode
: Number mode	: Symbol mode

•Press and hold [] to switch between T9 and ABC modes.

•Press and hold [] to switch to Symbol mode.

Using ABC mode

Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen.

Tips for using ABC mode

• To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press [Right].

Then, enter the next letter.

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Enter text

•Press [ ] to change case. Lower case (No indicator), Initial capital ( ), and Capital lock ( ) are available.

•Press [] to insert a space.

•Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor.

•Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the display.

Using T9 mode

T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes.

Entering a word in T9 mode

1.Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. Press each key once for each letter.

For example, press [4], [3], [5], [5], and [6] to enter HELLO in T9 mode.

T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it may change with each key that you press.

2.Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters.

3.When the word displays correctly, go to step 4. Otherwise, press [0] to display alternative word choices for the keys that you have pressed.

For example, OF and ME use [6] and [3].

4.Press [] to insert a space and enter the next word.

Tips for using T9 mode

•Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes automatically.

•Press [ ] to change case. Lower case (No indicator), Initial capital ( ), and Capital lock ( ) are available.

•Press [] to insert a space.

•Press the Left or Right navigation keys to move the cursor.

•Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the display.

Adding a new word to the T9 dictionary

This feature may not be available for some languages. 1. Enter the word that you want to add.

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2.Press [0] to display alternative words for your key presses. When there are no more alternative words, Spell appears on the bottom line.

3.Press <Spell>.

4.Enter the word you want using ABC mode and press <OK>.

Using Number mode

Number mode enables you to enter numbers.

Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want.

Using Symbol mode

Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols.

To	Press
display more symbols	[Up] or [Down].
select a symbol	the corresponding
	number key.
clear the entered symbol(s)	[C].
insert the symbol(s)	<OK>.

Call functions

Advanced calling features

Making a call

1.In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number.

2.Press [].

•Press [C] to clear the last digit or press and hold [C] to clear the whole display. You can move the cursor to edit an incorrect digit.

•Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers.

Making an international call

1.In Idle mode, press and hold [0]. The + character appears.

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

Redialling recent numbers

1.In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of recent numbers.

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Call functions

2. Scroll to the number you want and press [].

Making a call from Phonebook

Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook. p. 30

You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your most frequently called numbers to specific number keys. p. 31

You can quickly dial a number from the SIM card using the location number assigned when stored.

1.In Idle mode, enter the location number for the phone number you want and press [].

2.Press [Left] or [Right] to scroll through other numbers.

3.Press <Dial> or [] to dial the number you want.

Ending a call

Close the phone or press [ ].

Answering a call

When you receive an incoming call, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image.

Press <Accept> or [] to answer the call.

Tips for answering a call

•When Anykey answer is active, you can press

any key, except for <Reject>, [ ], and [/]. p. 67

•When Active folder is active, you can simply open the phone. p. 67

•Press <Reject> or [ ] to reject a call.

•Press and hold [/] to reject a call or mute the ringer, depending on the Volume key setting.

p. 67

Viewing missed calls

If you have missed calls, the screen displays how many calls you have missed.

1.Press <View>.

2.If necessary, scroll through the missed calls.

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3. Press [] to dial the number you want.

Using the headset

Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone.

Connect the headset to the jack on the left side of the phone.

The button on the headset works as listed below:

To	Press
redial the last call	the button and then press
	and hold it again.
answer a call	and hold the button.
end a call	and hold the button.

Options during a call

You can access a number of functions during a call.

Adjusting the volume during a call

Use [/] to adjust the earpiece volume during a call.

Press [] to increase the volume level and [] to decrease the volume level.

Placing a call on hold/Retrieving

Press <Hold> or <Retrieve> to place a call on hold or retrieve the call.

Making a second call

You can make another call if your network supports it.

1.Press <Hold> to put the call on hold.

2.Make the second call in the normal way.

3.Press <Swap> to switch between the calls.

4.Press <Options> and select End held call to end the call on hold.

5.To end the current call, press [ ].

Answering a second call

You can answer an incoming call while already on the phone, if your network supports it and you have activated the call waiting feature. p. 70

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