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34 Using the phone
In Announce mode(defaultsetting),theBT8600willlterallrsttimecalls
from numbers that are not yet saved in your Contacts, or already on your 
allowed list. By doing this, you gradually build up these lists and your phone 
will know how to deal with the call the next time it comes in.
Making calls
Make an external call 
1. Press 
. 
2. When you hear the dial tone, enter the number. 
End a call 
1. Press 
. Or, press 
 
to end the call and add 
the caller’s number to the blocked numbers list.
Receive a call 
When you receive a call, the phone rings 
and the display shows Incoming call and 
. 
If you’ve got a caller display service, the display 
shows the incoming call, caller’s number  
(if available) or the caller’s name.
1. Press 
 
to accept the call.