Make And Answer Calls; Make A Call - Nokia 8390 User Manual

5 Make and answer calls

This chapter tells you how to make and receive calls and how to adjust
certain options.

• MAKE A CALL

Check the signal strength
The signal indicator on the left side of your phone's screen
shows the strength of the network radio signal. The indicator
scrolls as the signal strength increases and decreases. To get
the strongest signal, try moving your phone slightly. If you're
inside a building, move toward a window.
Use the keypad
1 Enter the area code and phone
number.
2 Press .
Hold the phone as you would any other
telephone, with the antenna pointed up
and over your shoulder.
Tip: As with any other radio transmitting device, do not touch the
antenna when the phone is switched on. Contact with the antenna
affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher
power level than otherwise needed.
Warning: Do not switch on the phone when wireless phone use is
prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
Use the phone book
1 From the Start screen, press
you want.
2 Press to make the call.
or and scroll to the number
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