Sanyo Katana 2 Manual

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Making and Answering Calls
Holding Your Phone
To maximize performance, do not obstruct the bottom
portion of your phone where the internal antenna is located
while using the phone.
Making Calls
Placing a call from your phone is as easy as making a call from
anylandline phone. Just enter the number, press  , and
you’re on your way to clear calls.
To makea call using your keypad:
1.Make sure your phone is on.
2.Enter a phone number from standby mode. (If you make
a mistake while...

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You can also place calls from your phone by using Sprint Voice
Command (page 199), speed dialing numbers from your
Contacts (page 38), and using your Call History listings 
(page 93) and by using VoiceActivated Dialing (page 117).
To place a call with the phone closed:
1.Make sure your phone is on.
2.Press and hold the side volume key.
3.Follow the system prompts. (The call will be made in
speakerphone mode, unless you have a headset
attached to the phone.)
Say the name of your...

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Dialing Options
When you enter numbers in standby mode, selectOptions
(right softkey) to display the following dialing options.
To initiate an option, highlight it and press  .
Abbrev. Dialto dial the phone number in your Contacts list
that ends with the digits you entered. (See “Setting
Abbreviated Dialing” on page 69.)
Callto dial the phone number.
Call: Speaker Onto dial the phone number in
speakerphone mode.
Send Messageto send an SMS Text message (page 163), a
Picture Mail...

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Answering Calls
To answer an incoming call with the phone open:
1.Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off,
incoming calls go to voicemail.)
2.Press  to answer an incoming call. (Depending on
your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming
calls by opening the phone or by pressing any number
key. See “Setting the Open/Close Flip Option” on page 67
and “Setting AnyKey Answer” on page 68 for more
information.)
To answer an incoming call with the phone closed:
1.Make...

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If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts,
the entry’s name is displayed. The caller’s phone number may
also be displayed, if available.
When receiving a call, the following options are also displayed
by selecting 
Options(right softkey). To select an option,
highlight it and press  .
Call Guardto answer the call when you are in roaming
mode. (See “Using Call Guard” on page 88.)
Answeror Answer:Speakerto answer the call.
Select Audioto switch the call to...

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Ending a Call
To disconnect a call when you are finished:
Close the phone or press  .
Changing the Ringer Volume
To change the ringer volume, use the side volume key when
the phone is open and in standby mode.
Adjusting Volume During a Conversation
When you need to adjust the receiver volume during a
conversation, use the side volume key, or press the navigationkeyup or down while a call is in progress.
Note:To change the ringer volume from the main menu, see
“Adjusting the...

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Missed Call Notification
When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log is
displayed on your screen.
To call the Missed Call entry from the notification screen:
SelectCall(left softkey).
To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode:
1.Select>Missed Alerts.
2.Highlight the entry you wish to view and press  .
Calling Emergency Numbers
You can place calls to 911 (dial  ), even if
your phone is locked or your account is restricted.
During an emergency call, select...

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To exit Emergency mode:
1.Press  to end a 911 call.
2.SelectOptions(right softkey) to display the options
menu.
3.HighlightExit Emergencyand press  .
To select Emergency mode options:
1.Press  to end a 911 call.
2.SelectOptions(right softkey).
Call 911to call 911.
Call 911: Speakerto call 911 in speakerphone mode.
Exit Emergencyto exit Emergency mode.
3.Highlight an option and press  .
Enhanced 911 (E911) Information
This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System...

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InCall Options
Selecting Options(right softkey) during a call displays a list of
features you may use during the call. To select an option, press
the corresponding keypad number or highlight the option and
press  . The following options are available through the
Options menu: 
Flashto answer an incoming Call Waiting call or to connect
athird party during ThreeWay Calling.
Muteor Unmuteto mute or reactivate your phone’s
microphone.
Transfer Audio to switch the call to an...

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EndofCall Options
To display the following options, selectOptions(right softkey)
within 10 seconds after disconnecting a call. To select an
option, highlight it and press  .
Call Againto dial the phone number.
Call:Speaker Onto dial the phone number in 
speakerphone mode.
Send Message to send a Text, Picture Mail, or SMS Voice
message.
Save Phone#to save the phone number in your Contacts list.
Go to Phone Bookis displayed when the number is
already in your Contacts list....