An multi-position wireless communication device comprises a first housing portion and a second housing portion. The second housing portion is capable of being arranged in a first closed position relative to the first housing portion and in a second open position relative to the first housing portion. The wireless communication device further comprises at least one external key situated on the exterior surface of one of the first and second housing portions. The at least one external key is capable of being activated by a user when the wireless communication device in the closed position for defining a call recipient and for initiating a call to the call recipient.