Dialling; Basic Calling Functions - Huawei P20 lite User Manual

Dialling

Basic Calling Functions

Make Emergency Calls
In an emergency situation, if your device is powered on and in service, emergency calls can be made
even if the screen is locked or there is no reception.
The emergency call feature is subject to local regulations and your Internet service provider.
Network or environmental factors may affect emergency call performance. In emergency
situations, do not rely on your device as your only method of communication.
Open Phone or touch Emergency on the lock screen, enter a local emergency number, and
touch . Strong mobile reception and an Internet connection with location services enabled will
allow your location to be displayed on your device for reference.
Enable Call Waiting to Never Miss Important Third-Party Calls
Receiving an incoming call while you're already on a call? Call waiting allows you to answer the new
call and then switch between the two calls.
Some carriers may not support this feature.
Open Phone, go to
call, touch to answer the call and place your first call on hold. Touch
the call list to switch between calls.
Enable Call Forwarding and Never Miss a Call
If you are unavailable to answer calls, you can set your device to forward calls to another number.
Some carriers may not support this feature.
Open Phone, and go to
SIM 1 or SIM 2 section, touch Call forwarding and select a forwarding method. Enter the number
you want to forward your calls to, then confirm. When call forwarding is enabled, your device will
automatically forward eligible calls to the preset number.
Activate International Roaming for Borderless Communication
When you travel abroad for work or a holiday, you can make calls when your device is roaming
without having to dial the country code.
1
Contact your network provider to activate the international call or roaming service.
2
Open Phone or
> Settings > More, and enable Call waiting. When receiving another
> Settings > Call forwarding. If you have a dual-SIM device, in the
Contacts, and make a call.
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