4. BasicsSwitching On or Off Press and hold P fora second.When switching on, if your phone has an extendibleantenna, extend the antenna fully. As with any otherradio transmitting device, avoid unnecessary contactwith the antenna when the phone is switched on.Push in the antenna when you are not using the phone.The phone carries out a short self-test and brieflydisplays the phone number in use.A Personal Reminder Note appears if you haveprogrammed one with Menu 4 5. Press left F (Keep) tosave it or right F (Erase) to delete it.The phone can make and receive calls only when it isswitched on and is located in the cellular network’sservice area.The phone automatically switches itself off if theoperating temperature exceeds 158°F (70°C).Signal StrengthThe stronger the radio signal, the betterthe call quality. The higher the column onthe left side of the phone display, thebetter the signal at your location.If the signal strength is not good, trymoving the phone slightly. In a building,reception may be better near a window.Access CodesYour phone uses several access codes that can protectagainst unauthorized use of the phone.When requested to do so, key in the code (appears asasterisks) and press left F (OK). If you make a keyingmistake, press C repeatedly to erase digits one at atime.11