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Making a Direct Connect Call by Entering a
Number
1.
Use your keypad to enter a Direct Connect
number.
The Direct Connect number may be the 10-digit
wireless phone number of the person you are
calling.
– or –
If calling a Nextel customer, the Direct Connect
number may have three parts with an asterisk
between each part (for example:
When dialing or saving this type of number,
always include the asterisks (
2.
Press and release the Direct Connect button on the
side of your phone.
Pressing and releasing the Direct Connect button
"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.
3.
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444*5555*111
4.
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5.
Note
Tip
Alternatively, you can hold the button and speak
after you first press and hear the tone. In this case,
your voice will be broadcast instantly over the
recipient's speaker. Pinging the recipient's phone by
pressing and releasing may avoid unintentional
interruptions.
After the call has been accepted:
Wait for "
" to appear onscreen.
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Press and hold the Direct Connect button.
Wait for a tone to sound and "
onscreen before you begin talking.
Release the Direct Connect button to listen.
Press
to end the call.
All Direct Connect calls end automatically if there is
no activity on the call for several seconds.
To display your Direct Connect number, press Menu
> Settings > Phone Information > Phone Number .
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