Galaxy S6 edge. GalaxyPlace and Answer Calls

 2. Tap Wi-Fi Calling and follow the online prompts to set up Wi-Fi Calling.
Wi-Fi Calling is set up.
For more information, see Wi-Fi Calling Settings.
Place and Answer Calls
The following topics describe how to directly dial calls, how to answer incoming calls, and how to use the in-call screen options.
Adjust In-Call Volume
n Adjusting Call Volume: Press the Volume key up or down during the call.
Troubleshooting
Problem: Difficulty during call.
Solution 1: It may not be possible to make a call properly in a noisy location.
Solution 2: When calling using Speaker, check the call volume. Raising the call volume may make calling difficult.
Problem: Sound pops momentarily during a call.
Solution: Are you changing location while calling? Sound pops when signal is weak and the phone switches to a different area.
Call Using the Phone Dialer
The most “traditional” way to place a call is by using the phone’s dialer screen. Phone App
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1. From home, tap Phone to display the phone screen.
The phone app opens. If necessary, tap to display the keypad. 2. Tap the number keys on the keypad to enter the phone number.
l As you enter digits, Smart Dial searches for contacts that match. If you see the number you want to dial, tap the contact to fill in the number on the keypad.
3. Tap Phone App
to call the number.
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The phone dials the number. The call begins when the other party answers.
4. To end the call, tap .
The call ends.
Troubleshooting
Problem: Call does not connect.
Solution 1: Was the number dialed using the correct area code?
Solution 2: Are you in an area with poor wireless coverage? Try calling again from another area.
Call Emergency Numbers
You can place calls to 9-1-1 even if the phone’s screen is locked or your account is restricted.
To call the 9-1-1 emergency number when the phone’s screen is locked with a screen lock:
1. From the Lock screen, swipe the Phone shortcut 2. Tap up, and then tap Emergency call.
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As long as you are in an area covered by wireless service, the emergency call is placed.
To call the 9-1-1 emergency number normally or when your account is restricted:
1. Unlock the screen. For more information, see Lock and Unlock Your Screen.
2. From home, tap Phone l If necessary, tap Phone App
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3. Tap .
As long as you are in an area covered by wireless service, the emergency call is placed.
Enhanced 9-1-1 (E 9-1-1) Information
This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E 91-1 emergency location services where available.
When you place an emergency 9-1-1 call, the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to calculate your approximate location. Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location.
Important: Always report your location to the 9-1-1 operator when placing an emergency call. Some designated emergency call takers, known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), may not be equipped to receive GPS location information from your phone.
Answer Phone Calls
The following information lets you know how to answer incoming calls, mute the ringer on incoming calls, reject incoming calls, and more.
When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears and displays the caller ID icon, name, and phone number of the calling party. When you receive a phone call from someone who is not stored in Contacts, only the default caller ID icon and phone number appear on the Incoming call screen.
Note: If your phone is turned off, all calls automatically go to voicemail.
Answer an Incoming Call
1. When a call arrives, drag Phone App
to the right to answer it.
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The call begins.
2. To end the call, tap .
The call ends.
Mute the Ringing Sound
n To mute the ringer without rejecting the call, press the Volume key down.
Reject an Incoming Call
n When a call arrives, drag to the left to reject it.
The ringtone or vibration will stop and call will be sent directly to voicemail.
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Reject a Call and Send a Text Message
You can reject an incoming call and automatically send a text message to the caller.
1. When a call arrives, drag REJECT CALL WITH MESSAGE up from the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap one of the messages to send it to the caller.
The selected message will be delivered to the caller.
l You can edit the reject messages through the Call settings menu. From home, tap Apps
> Settings > Applications edit or create reject messages.
> Phone > Call rejection > Rejection messages and In-Call Screen Layout and Operations
While you are on a call, you will see a number of onscreen options.
In-Call Screen Layout
Tap options to activate them during a call.
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n Add call: Tap to initiate a conference call. l After the second call is placed, tap Merge to join the two calls (conference).
n Extra volume: Increase the current volume of the call.
n Bluetooth: Route the phone’s audio through a connected Bluetooth headset (On) or through the speaker (Off). l When the call is routed to a Bluetooth headset, the current call area shows the Bluetooth icon.
Note: The Bluetooth button is activated to show the current call is routed to the connected Bluetooth headset. l To route the current call back to the phone, tap Bluetooth to temporarily use the phone. Tap it again to route the call back to the connected Bluetooth headset.
l When Bluetooth or the Bluetooth headset is turned off, the call is routed through either the earpiece or speaker.
n Speaker: Route the phone’s audio through the speaker (On) or through the earpiece (Off). l Activate Speaker to route the phone’s audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the speaker volume using the Volume key.) l Deactivate Speaker to use the phone’s earpiece.
Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use.
n Keypad/Hide: Toggle the appearance of the onscreen keypad.
n Mute: Mute the microphone during an active call. Tap again to unmute the microphone.
Note: If Mute is activated, the speaker mode is deactivated. Phone App
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