Sprint Nextel SCP-8400 - Manual (Page 58)

42 Section 2A: Your Phone – The Basics
The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it
shows “Connecting...”.
To use speed dial for Sprint PCS Ready Link calls:
ᮣ From standby mode, press the appropriate key, and
then press
. (See “Assigning Speed Dialing for
Sprint PCS Ready Link Entries”on page 202.) The display
confirms that the number has been dialed when it
shows “R-Link calling...”.
Note: Speed dialing is not available when you are roaming; when you are
roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, you must always dial using
11 digits (1 + area code + number).
Using Abbreviated Dialing
Abbreviated Dialing is similar to speed dialing. It allows you to
dial a number by entering the last four or five digits of any
number in your Contacts directory. This feature becomes
available when you enable Abbreviated Dialing and program
a five-or six- digit prefix you wish to use for abbreviated
dialing. (See “Setting Abbreviated Dialing”on page 78.)
To place a call using Abbreviated Dialing:
1. Enter the last four or five digits of the prefix phone
number.
2. Press .
Note: If the digits match more than one entry, the Abbrev. Dial list will be
displayed; select the correct entry and press again.
Tip: You can also place a call by pressing Options (right softkey) > Abbrev. Dial
after step 1 above.