8 Section 2A. Phone Basics
Section 2A
Phone Basics
ࡗ Your Phone (page 8)
ࡗ Viewing the Display Screen (page 12)
ࡗ Features of Your Phone (page 15)
ࡗ Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 16)
ࡗ Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger (page 17)
ࡗ Navigating Through the Menus (page 21)
ࡗ Displaying Your Phone Number (page 22)
ࡗ Making and Answering Calls (page 22)
ࡗ Entering Text in Portrait Mode (page 33)
ࡗ Entering Text in Landscape Mode (page 39)
Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and
expand your ability to stay connected to the people and
information that are important to you. This section will guide
you through the basic functions and calling features of
your phone.
Your Phone
12. Softkey (right)
4. Navigation Key
5. Softkey (left)
15. Softkey (left)
Landscape Mode
18. Softkey (right)
Landscape Mode
3. Display Screen
6. Speaker Key
2. Signal Strength
Indicator
1. Earpiece
10. END/POWER Key
20. Cover Release
Latch
16. Headset Jack
21. Camera Lens
23. Camera
Button
7. TALK Key
11. BACK/Clear Key
14. Battery Strength
Indicator
13. MENU/OK
8. Keypad
9. Microphone
17. Volume Button
22. Charger/
Accessories
Jack
19. microSD Card
(internal)
Portrait Mode
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