Calling 17Answering CallsThe phone alerts you to incoming calls.Depending on the phone’s status and the type ofcall, you may see a combination of:• Playing the ringtone and/or vibrating.• Illuminating the backlight.• Displaying an incoming call message. If the call isfrom a number stored in Contacts, the namedisplays. You may also see the caller’s phonenumber, if available based on their preferences.To answer a call: Open the phone, then press the TALKKey.Tip: These are default answer options. You canchoose other options for answering calls. Formore information, see “Call Answer” onpage 67.Muting an Incoming Call RingerWhen an incoming call’s ringtone plays, you canquickly mute the ringtone. Press SILENT to mute the ringtone.Options During a CallDuring a call, press an option key for theseoptions:• Press MUTE to mute the Microphone, so the otherparty cannot hear your voice.• Press OPTIONS for these options:– Speaker On/Speaker Off: Turn theSpeakerphone On or Off. You can also press theSpeaker Key to control Speakerphonewhile in a call.– Save: Save the other party’s number to Contactsas a new contact or to update an existing contact.– Contacts: Launch Contacts. For more information,see “Contacts” on page 24.– Voice Memo: Record the call audio. For moreinformation, see “Voice Memo” on page 50.– Phone Info: View information about your phone.for more information, see “Phone Information”on page 60.– Key Mute/Key Unmute: Override the Key Beepssound setting. Muting the keys preventsunintentional key presses from playing during acall.– Messages: Open the Messaging menu. For moreinformation, see “Messaging” on page 35.– Call History: View recent call records. For moreinformation, see “Call History” on page 22.– Tools: Launch the Tools menu. For moreinformation, see “Tools” on page 42.