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52 Section 2B: Making and Answering Calls
Making and Answering Direct Connect
Calls
Making Direct Connect Calls
You can make a DirectConnect call by entering a Direct
Connect number manually or by selecting an entry containing
a Direct Connect number in your Contacts or Recent History.
(For information on saving Direct Connect numbers to
Contacts, see “Creating a New Contacts Entry”on page 117.)
Making a Direct Connect Call by Entering a Number
1. Use your keypad to enter a Direct Connect number.
Ⅲ
The Direct Connect number may be the 10-digit
wireless phone number of the person you are calling.
– or –
Ⅲ
The Direct Connect number may have three parts
with an asterisk between each part (for example:
999*9999*999). When dialing or saving this type of
number,alwaysinclude the asterisks (star key).
2. Press and release the Direct Connectkey ( ) on the
side of your phone.
Ⅲ
Pressing and r
eleasing “pings”the recipient.
The recipient’s phone emits an incoming tone and
displays your name or number. If available, he or she
can choose to respond and begin the conversation.
Ⅲ
You can hold and speak after you first press
and hear the tone, but your voice will be broadcast
instantly over the recipient’s speakerphone. Pinging
their phone by pressing and releasing may avoid
embarrassing interruptions.