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Understanding Your Phone 18
Your Phone’s Modes
pop-up menu using the navigation keys. Optional input modes are T9 Word, Abc,
ABC, 123, and Symbols. (See “Entering Text” on page 44 for more information.)
Tip: You can also cycle between T9 Word, Abc, and 123 by repeatedly pressing and holding the key.
Lock Mode
When the phone is in 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. 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 147 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 phone status
icons.
1. While in standby mode, enter a phone number, and press to place a
call.
2. Press to 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 keys to highlight the desired option and press the key.
Talk Mode
You can place and receive calls only when your phone is on. While in a call your
phone is in talk mode. Press the Options (right) soft key ( ) to display a list of
menu options. See “The In-Use Options Menu” on page 27 for more information.
Enter/Exit Silent Mode
Silence the tones your keypad makes when you press a key.