The process for placing a videophone call is essentially the same as that for a telephone. All of the same functions are available, in addition to still picture and video recording and viewing. In regions with an appreciable Grid, the videophone can even be used to access the Grid as a marginal GID. Complementary to the mute function, the videophone also offers a blank screen function, allowing users to prevent their images from being displayed (or to transmit a still “wallpaper” or recorded video feed). The Videophone require at least minimal Grid infrastructure to work. This limitation can be offset by adding +1 to the phone’s purchase DC and adding a micro-transmitter that allows the phone to communicate with similarly-equipped devices within 10 miles.