Understanding Your Device 21
Your Device’s Modes
Standby Mode
Standby mode is the state of the device once it has found service and is idle. The
device goes into standby mode:
• After you power the device on.
• When you press after a call or from within a menu.
In standby mode, you will see the time, day, and date as well as all device status
icons.
1. While in standby mode, enter a phone number, and press to place a
call.
2. Press to return to standby mode.
Receive Messages in Standby Mode
You can receive messages in standby mode. When a new
message arrives, an alert tone sounds and the New
Message screen appears in the display. The following
options are available:
• Ignore (left) soft key ( ) — Lets you use other device
features and view the message later.
• Alert key ( ) — Lets you set an alert to remind you of
the new message and then use other device features.
• View (right) soft key ( ) — Lets you view the message now.
Receive Messages During Calls
You can receive messages during calls. When a new
message arrives, an alert tone sounds and the New
Message screen appears in the display. The following
options are available:
• Ignore (left) soft key ( ) — Lets you use other device
features and view the message later.
• View (right) soft key ( ) — Lets you view the
message now.
Talk Mode
You can place and receive calls only when your device is on. While in a call your
device is in talk mode. Press the Menu (left) soft key ( ) to display a list of menu
options. See “The In-Use Options” on page 36 for more information.
