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• You can disable the signal strength meter so it does not
appear. See “Turning the Signal Strength Meter Off/On”
on Page 26.
If the NoSvc indicator (above the display) turns on, the phone
is outside the cellular service area and you cannot make or
receive calls until you reach an area with service your phone
can use.
MAKING A CALL
1. Extend the antenna, flip open the cover, and be sure the
phone is on (the green power/lock indicator is flashing).
2. Press the number keys to enter the phone number you
want to dial (including the area code, if necessary). The
numbers appear on the display as you press them.
Notes:
• If you make a mistake, repeatedly press
to delete
one digit at a time, or hold down
to delete all dig-
its.
• The phone can display up to 7 characters at once. If
you enter (or display a message containing) more
than 7 characters, the characters automatically scroll
off the left side of the display. Press
at any time
to recall the overflow characters. See “A Number
Longer than Seven Digits” on Page 21.
3. Press
to dial the phone number. The InUse indica-
tor flashes and the phone briefly displays
Dialing
then the number called, then the signal strength meter.
4. To end the call, press
.
Note: Closing the cover does not end or disconnect a call.
CLR
CLR
RCL
SND
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