Blackberry Pearl 8230 User Manual page 16

User Guide
Do not hold the BlackBerry® device near your ear while you use the speakerphone. Hearing damage can occur. For more information, see the
safety and product information booklet for your device.
To turn off the speakerphone, press the period (.) key again.
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Dial an extension
1. Press the X key.
2. Type the extension number.
Dial using numbers or letters
When you type a letter in a phone number, your BlackBerry® device dials the number that is associated with the letter on a conventional phone
keypad.
• To type a number, press a number key.
• To type the first letter on a key, hold the Alt key. Press the letter key once.
• To type the second letter on a key, hold the Alt key. Press the letter key twice.
Switch applications during a call
1. During a call, press the Menu key.
2. Click Home Screen.
Note: If you switch to a different application and you want to end the call, press the End key.
Make a call when the device is locked
To perform this task, you must turn on dialing from the Lock screen.
1. On the Lock screen, press the Menu key.
2. Click Place Call.
3. Perform one of the following actions:
• Type a phone number.
• Type part of a contact name. Click a contact or phone number.
4. Press the Send key.
To end the call, press the End key.
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About using a headset
You can purchase an optional headset to use with your BlackBerry® device.
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Phone basics