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Direct Talk SM
Direct Talk SM
Off-Network Walkie-Talkie
Direct Talk is an all-digital, off-network walkie-talkie
service that works anywhere, anytime between
compatible phones. You can make and receive
Direct Talk calls outside of network coverage or
when network service is not available*. You can
talk to anyone on your code and channel who has
a Direct Talk-capable phone. Direct Talk has a
range up to 6 miles.
* Terrain, weather, foliage, and man-made structures (such as
buildings), among other things, may impact range availability.
In-building usage may significantly reduce Direct Talk range.
Direct Talk is not approved for use in all countries. Please check
local laws before using outside of the United States.
Direct Talk allows you to:
• Make group or private Direct Talk calls
• Use up to 10 channels and 15 codes
Note: Direct Talk is only compatible with other
Direct Talk-capable units.
The following features and main menu items will
not be available while in Direct Talk mode:
on-network phone calls; Direct Connect calls,
Group Connect calls, Talkgroup calls; Wireless
Data Services; data transmission; downloads;
incoming message notification; musical ring tones;
Datebook; the media center; call forwarding; the
message center; call timers; call alerts; and voice
records.
Using Direct Talk SM
To set your phone to Direct Talk:
1 From the main menu, select DirecTalk.
2 Select Go To DirecTalk.
Switching to DirecTalk Please Wait displays.
After a few seconds, the Direct Talk idle screen
appears. The channel you are set to appears on
the first line of the display. The code you are set to
appears on the second line of the display. DT
Ready appears on the bottom of the display.
Note: When switching from the network to Direct
Talk, the last channel and code that were
set appear on the idle screen.
While in Direct Talk, this icon M appears on the
display, indicating there is no network signal and
Direct Talk is active.
Exiting Direct Talk SM
To set your phone to network mode when Direct
Talk is active:
1 From the Direct Talk idle screen, press m .