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Section 4: Push-to-Talk (PTT) Functions
If you depend on instant communication, choose Verizon Wireless
Push-to-Talk (PTT). Whether at home, in the office or across the
country, you can quickly connect with one or multiple users at
the same time with just a push of a button. Plus, you can make
regular voice calls on the Verizon Wireless network.
For Alert calls, press the PTT/Side Key send an alert to the
recipient to notify them about a call. The recipient can choose to
respond and begin the conversation, then you alternate pressing
and holding the
PTT/Side Key while speaking, and
releasing the key to listen.
Alternatively, you can place a Barge call by pressing the
PTT/Side Key to hear a tone, then pressing and holding the
key while speaking. In this case, your voice will be broadcast
instantly over the recipient’s speaker.
Enabling PTT Mode on Your Phone
You must contact Verizon Wireless to activate Push-to-Talk
service on your account. Once Push-to-Talk service has been
activated, please follow these steps to enable Push-to-Talk on
your phone.
1. From the Home screen, select MENU ➔
Settings & Tools ➔ PTT Settings ➔ PTT Mode.
2. Select On to enable PTT Mode, or Off to disable.
Making PTT Calls
Your phone offers multiple ways to make PTT calls:
• Enter a PTT number on the Keypad. For more information, see
“Making PTT Calls Using the Keypad” on page 27.
• Call a PTT Contact from Contacts. For more information, see “Making
PTT Calls from Contacts” on page 28.
• Make a call to a PTT Group or PTT Temp Group from Contacts. For
more information, see “Making PTT Group Calls from Contacts”
on page 29.
• Return a call, or call a recent caller via Recent Calls. For more
information, see “Making PTT Calls From Recent Calls” on
page 30.