Kyocera DuraMax - Manual (Page 47)

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Make and Answer Direct Connect Calls
You can make a Direct Connect call by entering a Direct Connect number manually or by
selecting an entry containing a Direct Connect number in your Contacts or History. For
information on saving Direct Connect numbers to Contacts, see
Save a Direct Connect Number .
Note: Bluetooth devices cannot be used for Direct Connect calls.
Make a Direct Connect Call by Entering a Number
Make a Direct Connect Call From Contacts
Make a Direct Connect Call From History
Make a Direct Connect Call Using a Speed Dial Number
Make a Direct Connect Call With the Phone Closed
Availability Notifications
Answer Direct Connect Calls
End a Direct Connect Call
Direct Connect Permissions
Make 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 ten-digit wireless phone number of the
person you are calling (Mobile+DC).
– or –
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 (DC button) on the side of your phone.
 Pressing and releasing the DC 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.
 Alternatively, you can hold the button and speak after you first press and hear the
tone. In this case, your voice will broadcast instantly over the recipient ‘s speaker.
Pinging the recipient ‘s phone by pressing and releasing may avoid unintentional
interruptions.
3. After the recipient accepts your call: