Samsung Note 7 User Guide

51Make and Answer Calls
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Make and Answer Calls
Learn how to make or answer a call. Explore features and functionality 
associated with making or answering a call.
Make a Call
You can make a call from a Home screen.
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, tap 
 Phone .
2.
 
Ent

er a number on the keypad and tap either 
 Call  o r  Video call .
• Tap  Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.
Note : Video calling requires that all parties be on 
the same carrier and use devices that support the 
video calling...

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Dial a Recent Number
All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded 
in the Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your 
contacts list, the associated name is also displayed.
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, tap 
 Phone .
2.
 
T

ap  Recent . A list of recent calls is displayed.
3.
 T

ap a contact, and then tap 
 Call .
Video Calls
To activate Video calling:
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, tap 
 Phone > 
 More options  > Settings .
2.
 
T

ap  Video calling  to enable....

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Answer a Call
When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s 
phone number or name is displayed, if it is stored in the 
Contacts list.
 ► A

t the incoming call screen:
• Drag  Answer  to the right to answer the call.
• Drag  Video answer  to the right to answer 
the call as a video call.
• Drag  Reject to the left to reject the call and 
send it to your voicemail.
• Drag Send message upward and select a 
message. If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is...

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Multitask While on a Call
If you exit the call screen and return to a Home screen, 
your active call is indicated by 
 Call  on the Status bar.
This lets you continue with your current call and do 
something else, such as access the contacts list, view a 
recent email, or locate a picture.
To return to the call screen:
 ► Dr

ag the Status bar down to display the Notification 
panel, and then tap  Call notification. 
To end a call from any application:
 ► Dr

ag the Status...

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Place a New Call While on a Call
If your service plan supports this feature, you can make 
another call while a call is in progress. 
1.
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rom the active call, tap 
 Add call  to dial the 
second call.
2.
 
Dial 

the new number and tap 
 Call . When the 
call is answered:
• Tap  On hold to switch between the two calls.
• Tap  Merge  to hear both callers at once 
(multi-conferencing). 
Call Waiting
If your service plan supports this feature, you can 
answer an incoming...

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Video Call Options
The following camera options are available during a 
video call:
• Camera : Turn your camera on or off.
 -The option depends on whether your camera is 
currently on or off.
• Switch: Switch between the rear and front cameras.
Call Log
The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or 
missed are stored in the Call log.
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, tap 
 Phone .
2.
 
T

ap  Recent . A list of recent calls is displayed. If the 
caller is in your Contacts...

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Delete a Call from the Call Log
To delete Call log entries:
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, tap 
 Phone  > Recent .
2.
 
T

ouch and hold the call you want to delete from the 
Call log.
3.
 T

ap  Delete .
Block a Number
By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from 
this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and 
messages are not received.
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, tap 
 Phone  > Recent . 
2.
 
T

ap the caller you want to add to the Block list.
3.
 T

ap...

58Speed Dial 
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Speed Dial 
You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default 
number.
Create a Speed Dial
You can assign 999 speed dial numbers.
1.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Phone .
• Tap  Keypad  if the keypad is not displayed.
2.
 
T

ap 
 More options > Speed dial . The Speed dial 
screen displays the reserved speed dial numbers.
• Tap  Menu  to select a different Speed dial 
number than the next one in sequence.
• Number 1 is reserved for Voicemail. 3.
 T
 ap an...

59Speed Dial 
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Use Speed Dial to Make a Call
You can make a call using Speed dial.
1.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Phone .
• Tap  Keypad  if the keypad is not displayed.
2.
 
T

ouch and hold the Speed dial number.
• If the Speed dial number is more than one digit 
long, enter the first digits, and then hold the last 
digit.
Remove a Speed Dial Number 
Assignment
You can remove an assigned Speed dial number.
1.
 F
 rom a Home screen, tap 
 Phone .
2.
 
T

ap 
 More options > Speed dial . 
3.
 Find...

60Emergency Calls 
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Emergency Calls 
You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of 
the phone’s cellular service status.
Make an Emergency Call
You can dial the emergency telephone number 
from your phone whether or not cellular service has 
been activated. If your phone is not activated, you can 
only make an emergency call.
1.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Phone .
2.
 
Ent

er the emergency telephone number (911 in 
North America) and tap 
 Call .
3.
 C

omplete your...