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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 –
The Direct Connect number may have 3 parts – an
area ID, a network ID, and a member ID – with an
asterisk between each part (for example:
999*9999*999). When dialing or saving this type of
number, always include the asterisks (star key).
2.
Press and release the Direct Connect key (
side of your phone.
Pressing and releasing
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.
You can hold
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.
3.
After your party has responded and you hear the
incoming tone, press and hold
after the tone.
4.
Release
5.
Press
to end the call.
Note
All Direct Connect calls end automatically if there is no
activity on the call for several seconds.
Tip
To display your Direct Connect number, press Menu > Settings >
Phone Info > Phone#/User ID .
and speak after you first press
to listen.
Section 2B: Making and Answering Calls
) on the
"pings"the recipient.
and begin speaking
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