User's Manual

PTT ON/OFF MODE
You can disable the PTT feature on your phone so that it will not be able to
receive or send PTT calls or alerts.
1. From standby mode, press the OK Key [MENU], the Directional
Key
right twice for SETTINGS & TOOLS, and press 7. Call Settings,
7. PTT Mode.
2. Press the Directional Key
up or down to select “On/Off”, then
press the OK Key
[OK].
PTT CALL TYPES
You can make two types of PTT calls:
Barge Call
A barge call automatically connects to the other party. The receiving party
does not have the option to ignore the call.
Alert Call
An alert call sends the receiving party a tone indicating that someone wants
to talk with them. The call recipient has the option to either answer or ignore
the call.
STORING A PTT NUMBER
1. From standby mode, enter the PTT number you want to save.
2. Press the Right Soft Key
[Options].
3. Press the Directional Key
up or down to select “Save to Contacts”,
then press the OK Key
[OK].
4. Press the Directional Key
up or down to select “Add New PTT
Contact”, then press the OK Key
[OK].
5. Enter a name for the phone number (up to 32 characters), then press
the OK Key
[SAVE].
6. The phone will connect to the network and update Contact
information. A confirmation message will appear on the display
when the transaction is complete.
MAKING A PTT CALL
CALL FROM PTT CONTACT LIST BARGE
1. From standby mode, press and hold the PTT Key to access your
“PTT Contact List”.
2. Press the Directional Key up or down to highlight the PTT
Contact entry you wish to call.
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3. Press and hold the PTT Key . Listen for the “OK to Talk” tone.
The message “Connected to” will appear on the display. Speak while
pressing the PTT Key
.
4. Release PTT Key
when finished speaking. This allows the called
party to reply.
5. Press the END Key
to end the call.
CALL FROM PTT CONTACT LIST ALERT
You can send an alert to any individual user with Verizon Wireless PTT service. The
user may answer or ignore the alert:
1. From standby mode, press and hold the PTT Key to access your
“PTT Contact List”.
2. Press the Directional Key up or down to highlight the PTT
Contact entry you wish to call.
3. Press the Left Soft Key
[Alert].
4. Press and release the PTT Key
to alert the selected individual.
The “PTT Outgoing Alert” tone sounds, and “Alerting” appears on
the display.
5. If the called party answers the alert, “Listening“ appears on the
display and you will hear the called party speaking.
If the called party chooses to ignore the alert, or if the phone is
unavailable to accept a PTT call, an “unavailable“ message will
appear on your display.
6. When the called party is finished speaking, you will hear the “Floor
Available” tone and the “Connected” screen will appear on your
display.
7. Press to hold the PTT Key
and talk.
8. Release the PTT Key
when finished speaking. This allows the called
party to reply.
9. Press the END Key
to end the call.
CALL FROM KEYPAD BARGE
1. Enter the 10-digit wireless number of the Verizon Wireless PTT
subscriber you wish to contact.
2. Press and hold PTT Key . Listen for the “OK to Talk” tone. The message
“Connected to” will appear on the display. Speak while pressing the
PTT Key
. If the wireless number you entered is included in your
PTT contact list, the contact name will replace the wireless number
entered on the display when the call is initiated.
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