Kyocera DuraPlus, User Manual

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1. Use your keypad to enter a Direct Connect number.

The Direct Connect number may be the ten-digit wireless phone number of the
person you are calling (DC).
– or –
If calling a Nextel customer, the Direct Connect number may have three parts with an
asterisk between each part (for example: 444*5555*111). When dialing or saving this
type of number, always include the asterisks (
).
2. Press and release the Direct Connect button (DC button) on the side of your phone.

Pressing and releasing the DC button
―pings‖ the recipient. The recipient‘s phone
emits an incoming tone and displays your name or number. If available, he or she
can choose to respond and begin the conversation.

Alternatively, you can hold the button and speak after you first press and hear the
tone. In this case, your voice will broadcast instantly over the recipient
‘s speaker.
Pinging the recipient
‘s phone by pressing and releasing may avoid unintentional
interruptions.
3. After the recipient accepts your call:

Wait for
―
Push to Talk
‖ to appear onscreen.

Press and hold the DC button.

Wait for a tone to sound and
―
Me
‖ to appear onscreen before you begin talking.
4. Release the DC button to listen.
5. Press to end the call.
Note: All Direct Connect calls end automatically if there is no activity on the call for several
seconds.
Make a Direct Connect Call From Contacts
Place a Direct Connect call to the Direct Connect numbers stored in your Contacts.
1. In standby mode, press CONTACTS (right softkey).
2. Highlight an entry and press and release the DC button.
3. Continue the Direct Connect call as described previously.
Make a Direct Connect Call From History
Place a Direct Connect call to the Direct Connect numbers in your History.