Samsung Z400 User Manual
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Direct Con
nect
Section 2B. Nextel Direct Connect
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Making a Direct Connect Call by Entering a 
Number
1.
Use your keypad to enter a Direct Connect 
number.
Ⅲ
The Direct Connect number may be the 10-digit 
wireless phone number of the person you are 
calling. 
– or –
Ⅲ
If calling a Nextel customer, the Direct Connect 
number may have three parts with an asterisk 
between each part (for example: 
444*5555*111
).
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.
Ⅲ
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. 
Ⅲ
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.
3.
After the call has been accepted:
Ⅲ
Wait for “
Open
” to appear onscreen.
Ⅲ
Press and hold the Direct Connect button.
Ⅲ
Wait for a tone to sound and “
Me
” to appear
onscreen before you begin talking.
4.
Release the Direct Connect button to listen.
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 Information > Phone Number
.
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