13GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteedd12GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteedd YYoouurr PPhhoonneeBacklightThe display is illuminated by a backlight. When youpress any key, the backlight illuminates. It turns off if nokey is pressed within a given period of time, dependingon the Backlight option set in the Display menu. Thebacklight remains on at all times when the phone isconnected to a car kit (optional).To specify the length of time for which the backlight isactive, set the Backlight menu option (8-3); see page87 for further details.External DisplayYour phone has an external display on the cover. It alsoshows Signal strength, Vibrator, and Battery Strengthicon. It indicates that you have an incoming call ormessage, missed calls and alarms you at the specifiedtime when you set an alarm.When you press and hold the volume key with thephone closed, the backlight of the external displayilluminates.Service LightThe service light is at the top left of the phone. Itflashes to indicate incoming call or message. Also, theservice light flashes for a few seconds when you turn onthe phone.YYoouurr PPhhoonneeNew Message: Appears when a new textmessage has been received.Silent mode On: Appears when the Silentmode is activated.Roaming: Appears when you are out of yourhome area and have registered with adifferent network (when travelling in othercountries, for example).Vibrator on: Appears when a vibrate modeis on. An incoming call will vibrate thephone rather than ring it.Digital mode: Indicates a Digital mode.1X mode: Indicates 1X mode.Analog mode: Indicates an Analog mode.Battery strength: Shows the level of yourbattery. The more bars you see, the morepower you have left.