- Nextel Digital Multi-Service Data-Capable Phone User's Guide

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Boost 2WAY
Boost 2WAY is a digital two-way radio feature that allows you to communicate
with your friends all day long for a fraction of the cost of regular cellular calls.
NOTE: Boost 2WAY is only available in your local calling area.
This section includes everything you will need to know to take advantage of
Boost 2WAY (digital two-way radio) service:
Private Call
There are several ways to reach an individual using Boost 2WAY:
Enter the persons Private ID from the keypad.
Select the persons Private ID from your Phonebook.
Select the persons Private ID from your Recent Calls list.
NOTE: The Recent Calls list displays briefly after each Private Call.
Whether you dial the persons Private ID directly or use a number stored in your
Phonebook or Recent Calls list, you must have the individuals Private ID to use
Boost 2WAY. To learn how to store names and numbers, see Phonebookon
page 31.
BOOST TIP: To find out your own Private ID, see My Informationon page 17.
NOTE: When dialing or storing a Private ID, the asterisks must be entered as part of
the Private ID in order to make a Boost 2WAY Private Call.
Making a Private Call from the Keypad
Private Call Page 81
Call Alerts Page 83
1
Enter the Private ID of the person you are trying to call.
2
Press and hold the Boost 2WAY Push-To-Talk (PTT) button on the side
of the phone to talk. Begin talking after the phone emits a chirping
sound.
3
Release the Boost 2WAY PTT button to listen.