PINless dialing can be used to not dial the PIN number every time a call is made and with Speed Dial activated, the destination number can be called with only two digits: * (star key) and the speed dial number associated.
the star key: the asterisk, the "*" button on a telephone noun. Press the star key to return to the main menu.
The Star Key can be obtained after defeating Gloomtail in the Palace of Shadow.
*66: Busy Call Return
The Busy Call Return service allows you to call a busy line over and over automatically for 30 minutes. When the line becomes free, your phone will notify you with a distinctive ring.
The Star keys are more like shortcut key that performs a well-defined function related to telephony. The Hash key is used to introduce pause after the number is dialed. So they are only valid after the dialed number. Every key introduces a delay of 1secs.
Torx keys are also commonly known as star keys. Like hexagon allen keys, most torx keys are small enough to be carried in a pocket and enable the user to drive the appropriate fasteners without needing a separate screwdriver or power tool.
The hash symbol (#) and the asterisk (or star)(*) symbol are often used in automated instructions, e.g. when you phone a call centre using a touch-tone phone: Enter your sixteen digit card number followed by the hash key (#).
Pick the phone up and at the dial tone, press *66. If the line is free, the call will go through. If the line is busy, you may hear a message. The feature will retry the line every 60 seconds for the next 30 minutes.
*67 - Caller ID Block: Hides your phone number on Caller ID systems. *69 - Call Return: Redials the last number that called you. *70 - Call Waiting: Places your call on hold so you can answer another.
Selective Call Acceptance
Other callers will hear a message that you are not accepting calls at this time. To activate, dial *64. Listen for an announcement to tell you whether the feature is currently on or off. The recorded voice will then tell you how many numbers are on your call acceptance list.
* The asterisk (*, Greek for “little star”) is used as a multiplication symbol in calculators, spreadsheets, databases, etc. You can use the asterisk on the numeric keypad, or you can press Shift 8 to get the asterisk you see above the number 8 on the keyboard.
An asterisk is a star-shaped symbol used in typography. It comes from a Greek word meaning “little star”. The word “asterisk” is a commonly mispronounced word. Many people incorrectly say “as-tuh-riks” instead of “as-tuh-risk”.
[ pound-kee ] show ipa. noun. a push button on a telephone or key on a computer keyboard that is marked with a pound sign (#).
Australia: *10# for Telstra services or *69 on Optus HFC Telephony network. This only allows one to return the last unanswered call, and can cost 35 cents per use.
*57 is a call tracing service offered by most phone companies. It allows you to easily trace calls made to your phone number. Essentially, *57 records the calling number and other identifying information such as the date and time of the call.
*31# (Disable Caller ID)
If you want to keep your privacy and prevent others from knowing when you call them, you can disable caller ID by using this code.
*70 - Places your call on hold so you can answer another. *72 - Forward your call to another phone number. *77 - Blocks calls from anonymous/private callers.
Reject anonymous calls
Anonymous Call Rejection (*77) stops calls from people that use a blocking feature to keep their name or number from being displayed. When Anonymous Call Rejection is turned on, callers will hear a message telling them to hang up, turn off the blocking feature, and call again.
Per-Call Blocking allows you to block your number, on a call by call basis, from appearing on the caller identification (ID) unit of the person you are calling, free of charge.
The symbol '*' is called an Asterisk.
Octothorpe is just one of a plethora of names for the symbol. In the US it's often called the pound key, because it has long been used to mark numbers related to weight, or for similar reasons the number sign, which is one of its internationally agreed names.
The word hashtag, used to refer to the symbol (#) in Twitter, is a combination of the word hash from hash mark and the word tag, a way to mark something as belonging to a specific category.
What is the difference between a Hexagon and Torx Key? Torx keys at first glance look very similar to hex keys. However, Torx keys have a six-pointed star-like shape, instead of the six flat sides of a hex key.