Blackberry 8100 - Manual (Page 24)

Turn on the speakerphone
During a call, press the period (.) key.
To turn off the speakerphone, press the period (.) key again.
Do not hold the BlackBerry® device near your ear while you use the speakerphone. Hearing damage can occur. For more information, see
the safety and product information booklet for your device.
Dial using numbers or letters
When you type a letter in a phone number, your BlackBerry® device dials the number that is associated with the letter on a conventional
phone keypad.
• To type a number, press a number key.
• To type the first letter on a key, hold the Alt key. Press the letter key once.
• To type the second letter on a key, hold the Alt key. Press the letter key twice.
Switch applications during a call
1. During a call, press the Menu key.
2. Click Home Screen.
Note: If you switch to a different application and you want to end the call, press the End key.
Switch calls
1. During a call, if you receive another call, click Answer - Hold Current.
2. Click Swap.
Make a call when the device is locked
Verify that dialing from the Lock screen is turned on.
1. On the Lock screen, press the Enter key.
2. Click Place Call.
3. Perform one of the following actions:
• Type a phone number.
• Type part of a contact name. Click a contact or phone number.
4. Press the Send key.
To end the call, press the End key.
Use a headset
You can purchase an optional headset to use with your BlackBerry® device.
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