Chapter 7. Making Phone Calls

The DROID is capable of so many cool things that it's easy to forget that it's also a very powerful phone. In this chapter, we will cover the many DROID features you would expect from a high-end smartphone. You can dial by name, save time by using your recent call logs, dial by voice, use speed dial numbers, and use Basic or Visual Voicemail features. You can also use your DROID to initiate a conference call among several people.

You can also customize your phone, message, and other ringtones. You can even set a custom ringtone for individual contacts in your address book – this is a great way to know who is calling without looking at your phone. It is easy to use your own music as ringtones on a DROID, but a little ...

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