Blackberry Curve 8520 - Manual (Page 16)

Place a call on hold
If your BlackBerry® device is connected to a CDMA network, you cannot place a call on hold.
1.
During a call, press the Menu key.
2. Click Hold.
To resume a call, press the Menu key. Click Resume.
Turn on the speakerphone
During a call, press the Speakerphone key.
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.
To turn off the speakerphone, press the Speakerphone key again.
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Dial an extension
1. Press the X key.
2. Type the extension number.
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.
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To type a number, press a number key.
• To type a letter, hold the Alt key. Press the letter key.
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.
Make a call when the device is locked
To perform this task, you must turn on dialing from the Lock screen.
1. On the Lock screen, press the Menu key.
2. Click Place Call.
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