Sprint's Motorola i580 phone doubles as a walkie-talkie. In order to use the walkie-talkie feature, you must be on the Sprint Network. Whenever you are outside of the Sprint Network, or when the Sprint Network is down, you can use the device's DirecTalk feature. DirecTalk functions as an off-network radio that allows you to still communicate "walkie talkie style" with other individuals.
Instructions
1. Ensure that you are within 6 miles of the individual you are attempting to communicate with. He must also have a DirecTalk-enabled phone.
2. Press the "Menu" button on your device to reveal all the menu applications.
Select the DirecTalk" application. Select "Go to DirecTalk." It will take a moment for your phone to switch to DirecTalk mode. When the feature is ready to be used, you will see "DT Ready" on the bottom of your screen.
3. Access your "Contacts" to locate the individual you wish to call. Press the walkie-talkie button on your device to initiate the call.
When using the DirecTalk feature, you are speaking over channels. Everyone on your channel can hear your conversation to the other person.
4. Change to a private conversation if you don't want others to hear your conversation. To do this, advise the individual of the channel you are on. You can also change your channel to match his channel. To change your channel, press the "Options" button on your phone keypad. Select "Edit" and "Channel."
Once your channel is changed, dial the the 10-digit Nextel telephone number of the person you wish to speak to privately.
5. Exit DirecTalk by pressing the "Menu" button on your keypad. Select "DT Options" and "Exit DirecTalk."
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