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Apple iPhone 5

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Answer a call

When you receive a call, you can either answer the call or silence the incoming call alert.

If the screen lock is turned off, press Accept.
If the screen lock is turned on, press and drag the accept call icon right.
Press the end call icon to end the call and return to the home screen.
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    Silence the incoming call alert
    • Press the Top volume key when you get a call.
      The incoming call alert is silenced and the call continues until it's ended or diverted.
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    Answer a call
    • If the screen lock is turned off, press Accept.
    • If the screen lock is turned on, press and drag the accept call icon right.
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    End call
    • Press the end call icon to end the call and return to the home screen.