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

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Direct Connect
Nextel Direct Connect
®
Nextel Direct Connect is a digital two-way radio feature that allows you to
communicate with your co-workers and clients for a fraction of the cost of
traditional cellular calls.
With Nextel Direct Connect, you can use the Private Call feature to contact an
individual. You can use the Group Call feature to contact a group of people
designated as a Talkgroup.
NOTE: Nextel Direct Connect
®
is only available in your home calling
area.
This section includes everything you will need to know to take advantage of
Nextel Direct Connect (digital two-way radio) service:
Private Call
There are several ways to reach an individual using Nextel Direct Connect:
• Enter the person’s Private ID from the keypad.
• Select the person’s Private ID from your Phonebook.
• Select the person’s Private ID from your Recent Calls list.
• Call a Private ID with your phone cover closed, if it is your most recent
call.
• Use voice-activated dialing.
NOTE:When the cover is open, the Recent Calls list displays briefly on
the full-sized display screen after you end a call. When the
cover is closed, the most recent call displays briefly on the
one-line display screen after you end a call. Use your volume
buttons to scroll through the Recent Calls list from the one-line
display screen.
Private Call Page 109
Call Alerts Page 113
Group Call Page 117