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Data and Touch Tones
8. Data and Touch Tones
Data Mode
Data Mode can be used when your phone is con-
nected, via a suitable data card and modem, to a
laptop or personal computer. You may then use
your computer to make and receive calls, and to
send and receive data messages such as emails.
Follow these steps before using Data Mode:
1
Ensure your phone is switched on, and that
the battery has enough charge for the
duration of your data calls.
2
Ensure that you are receiving a strong signal
(see signal strength indicator on the display).
3
Ensure that your computer is switched on, and
is fitted with a data card.
4
Connect the data cable to the data card, and
to your phone.
To select Data Mode
•
Connect the data cable to your phone (
DATA
CARD CONNECTED
displays). When in a call,
with the data cable connected, the phone
displays
DATA CALL
.
In a data call, the keys on the phone don’t work
except for
END
; when not in a call, all keys work.
Also, the microphone and earpiece don’t work in
a data call.
Important! When you are in Data Mode, do not switch
off the phone. Do not move the phone, or use it in a
moving vehicle (data will be lost if you move from one
cell to another).
To de-select Data Mode
•
Disconnect the data cable (
DATA CARD
REMOVED
displays).