34 Using Phone Features
3.1 Using the Phone
Like a standard mobile phone, you can use your device to make, receive, and keep track of
calls and send SMS/MMS messages. You can also dial directly from Contacts, and easily
copy phonebook entries from your SIM card to Contacts on your device.
The Phone screen
From the Phone screen, you can access Call History, Speed Dial, and Phone settings. To
open the Phone screen, do one of the following:
• Tap Start > Phone.
• Press the TALK button (
).
TALK button
Enter your PIN
Most SIM cards are preset with a PIN (personal identification number) that is provided by
your wireless service provider. You need to enter the PIN whenever you use your device.
1. Enter the preset PIN assigned by your wireless service provider.
2. Tap Enter.
Note If your PIN is entered incorrectly three times, the SIM card will be blocked. If this happens, you
can unblock it with the PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) obtained from your wireless service provider.
Turn the phone function on and off
In many countries, you are required by law to turn off your phone on-board an aircraft.
Turning off the power doesn’t turn off the phone function.
Turning off the phone function sets your device to flight mode. In this mode, you can use all
device functions except for the phone function.
• Tap the Signal icon ( ) then tap Comm Manager. On the Comm Manager screen,
tap the Phone button to turn off the phone function.
• To resume call function, turn on the phone function by tapping the Phone button again
on the Comm Manager screen.
