Understanding Your Phone
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Your Phone’s Modes
3.
Press the
key to select the method for answering calls.
Input mode
Input mode determines how you enter text, numbers and symbols. While at any text
entry screen, press the Left soft key (
), then choose the input mode from the
pop-up menu using the navigation keys. Optional input modes are
T9 Word
,
Abc
,
ABC
,
123
, and
Symbols
. (See “Entering Text” on page 48. for more information.)
Tip:
You can also cycle between T9 Word, Abc, and 123 by repeatedly pressing and holding the
key
.
Lock Modes
Phone Lock
When the phone is in Phone Lock mode, restrictions are placed on phone use. You
can receive calls and messages, but cannot place outgoing calls (except for
emergency numbers) until you unlock the phone. Phone Lock mode also restricts
access to menus and the volume key. Unlock your phone by entering the lock code
when prompted. (See “Lock Phone” on page 148. for more information.)
Standby Mode
Standby mode is the state of the phone once it has found service and is idle. The
phone goes into standby mode:
•
After you power the phone on.
•
When you press
after a call or from within a menu.
In standby mode, you will see the time, day, and date as well as all active phone
status icons.
1.
While in standby mode, enter a phone number, and press
to place a
call.
2.
Press
to end the call and return to standby mode.
Receive Messages in Standby Mode
You can receive messages in standby mode. An alert tone sounds and a notification
message appears in the display when a new message arrives. The following options
also appear in the display:
•
View Now
•
View Later
Use the Navigation key to highlight the desired option and press the
key.
