Adding a new contact

1. On the People tab, tap .
2. Tap the Name field, and then enter the contact name. Tap to separately enter the contact's given, middle, or family name and name suffix, such as Jr.
3. Select the Contact type. This determines which account the contact will sync with.
4. Enter the contact information in the fields provided.
5. Tap Save.

When you tap the added contact in your contacts list, you'll see the contact information and your exchange of messages and calls. Depending on the contact type, you may also see the person's social network updates or events.

How do I add an extension number to a contact number?

While creating a new contact or editing a contact's details in People, you can add an extension number to their number so you can skip the voice prompts when calling.

1. After entering the number of the main line, do one of the following:
   • Tap P(,) to insert a pause before the phone dials the extension number. To insert a longer pause, enter P(,) several times.
   • Tap W(;) to be prompted to confirm the extension number.
2. Enter the extension number.

Related How-tos

Getting in touch with a contact

Editing a contact’s information

Sending contact information