Sprint Direct Connect
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Wait for “
Push to Talk
” to appear onscreen.
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Press and hold the DC button.
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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.
Tip
: To display your Direct Connect number, press
>
Settings
>
Phone Info
>
Phone#/User
ID
.
Make a Direct Connect Call From Contacts
Place a Direct Connect call to the Direct Connect numbers stored in your Contacts.
1. From 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.
1. Press
>
History
.
– or –
From standby mode, press the DC button to display your Direct Connect (including Call Alert
and Invite) call history only. See
One Touch DC
.
