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Making calls
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rsion 4.1, 21
.11.2007
Making calls
Making an external call
External calls are calls using the public
telephone network.
~ c
Enter the number and press the
talk key.
Or:
c ~
Press and
hold
the talk key
c
and then enter the number.
You can cancel the dialling process with the
end call key
a
.
You are shown the duration of the call while
the call is in progress.
Ending a call
a
Press the end call key.
Accepting a call
The handset indicates an incoming call in
three ways: by ringing, by a display on the
screen and by the flashing talk key
c
.
To accept the call, press the talk key
c
.
If the handset is in the charger and the
Auto
Answer
function is activated (
the handset automatically answers calls
when you remove it from the base/charger.
If the ringer is intrusive, you can deactivate
it:
§Menu§
¤
Silent
¤
§OK§
You can accept the call as long as it is dis-
played on the screen.
Handsfree mode
In handsfree mode, you activate the loud-
speaker so that you can hear the caller with-
out having to hold the handset to your ear.
You therefore have both hands free and
other people can listen in on the conversa-
tion.
Activating/deactivating handsfree
mode
During a call, activate or deactivate hands-
free mode:
d
Press the handsfree key.
Each key press switches
between earpiece and hands-
free mode. If handsfree mode is
activated, the key is lit up.
If you wish to place the handset in the
charger during a call:
¤
Press and hold the handsfree key
d
while placing the handset in the base/
charger and for a further 2 seconds.
For instructions on adjusting the handsfree
volume, see page 32.
Switching to mute
You can deactivate your handset's micro-
phone during a call.
v
Press
right
on the control key
to mute the handset.
The display shows
Microphone
is switched off
.
Press the key again to unmute
the microphone.
Please note
Dialling with the directory (
calls list (
page 29) and redial list
(
page 28) saves you from repeatedly
keying in phone numbers.
Please note
Inform your caller before you use the
handsfree function so that the caller
knows a third party may be listening.