27Silent modeThe “Silent Mode” feature allows you to instantaneously silence the ringerwhen in standby mode.•With the phone in standby mode, press and hold for 2seconds. “Entering Silent Mode” displays briefly. (The silent modeicon displays on the standby screen.)•To exit from “Silent Mode” press and hold for 2 seconds.The screen prompt “Exit Silent Mode” displays, and your phoneautomatically reactivates the previous ringer volume setting. (Thesilent mode icon is removed from the standby screen.)Standby modeStandby mode is the fundamental state of your phone once your phone hasfound service.Your phone goes into standby mode:1. After you power it on.2. When you press if your phone is on.When in standby mode, you will see:1. The month/date, and time.2. All other active icons.While in standby mode, enter a phone number, and press to call.Press at any time to return to standby mode, but be careful; if you are ona call when you press , you will return to standby mode and disconnectyour call.Messages can also be received when in standby mode, the alert tone will soundwhen a new message is received. The menu is accessed when you are instandby mode by pressing .