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Getting Started
Turning On the Phone
To use your phone, the power must be turned on. It is preferable to extend
the antenna, since this maximizes signal strength and minimizes interference.
Extending the Antenna
Turning On the Power
Hold down
PWR
and then off, a beep sounds, and the phone starts searching for a signal.
When the phone has found a service signal, the standby display appears.
Now the phone is ready for use.
To check the
signal strength
If you are out
of the service area
Turning Off the Power
Hold down
PWR
Hold the end of the antenna and pull up until fully
extended.
For improved improved perfomance, the phone's antenna extends
NOTE
at a slight backward angle. Do not attempt to straighten the
antenna by bending it.
To retract the antenna
until the phone displays
The signal strength icon indicates various levels of signal
strength. It is best to make calls when the signal is strong,
although calls can be made when the signal strength is weak.
Strong
The out-of-service ( ) icon appears and the phone searches
for a service signal. If a signal cannot be found, the phone will
not be able to make or receive a call. If it cannot find a signal
after some time, the phone enters a power saving mode. It will
"wake up" periodically to search for a service signal.
until the phone displays
Push the antenna down until it
is fully retracted.
. The LED turns on
POWERING ON
.
POWERING OFF
Weak
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