Cingular 8500, User Manual

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42 Using Phone Features
3.1 Using the Phone
Like a standard mobile phone, you can use your device to make,
receive, and keep track of calls and send text or MMS messages. You
can also dial directly from Contacts, and easily copy phonebook entries
from your SIM card to Contacts on your device.
The Phone screen
From the Phone screen, you can access Call History, Speed Dial, and
Phone settings. To open the Phone screen, do one of the following:
• Tap Start > Phone .
• Press the Talk button ( ).
• Directly dial the phone number by pressing numeric keys on the
QWERTY keyboard.
TALK button
Enter your PIN
Most SIM cards are preset with a PIN (personal identification number)
that is provided by Cingular Wireless. You may need to enter the PIN
whenever you use your device.
1. Enter the preset PIN assigned by Cingular Wireless.
2. Tap Enter .
Note If your PIN is entered incorrectly three times, the SIM card will be
blocked. If this happens, you can unblock it with the PUK (PIN
Unblocking Key) obtained from Cingular Wireless.
Turn the phone function on and off
In many countries, you are required by law to turn off your phone while
on board an aircraft. Turning off the power does not turn off the phone
function.
To turn off the phone function, do one of the following:
• Tap the Comm Manager icon ( ) on the Today screen. On the
Comm Manager screen, tap the Phone button to turn off the
phone function.