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5 Make and answer calls
This chapter tells you how to make and receive calls and how to adjust
certain options.
• MAKE A CALL
Check the signal strength
The signal indicator on the left side of your phone’s
screen shows the strength of the network radio
signal. The indicator scrolls as the signal strength
increases and decreases. To get the strongest signal,
try moving your phone slightly. If you’re inside a
building, move toward a window.
Use the keypad
1 Enter the area code and phone number.
2 Press .
Hold the phone as you would any other
telephone, with the antenna pointed up and
over your shoulder.
Important: Do not touch the antenna
when the phone is switched on. Contact with the antenna affects
call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power
level than otherwise needed.
Warning: Do not switch on the phone when wireless phone use is
prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
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