Handsfree Calling; Receiving Calls; Making Calls - Sony MEX-BT2900 Operating Instructions Manual

3 Press (6).
" " flashes while the connection is being
made. " " stays lit when the connection is
made.

Handsfree calling

Once the unit is connected to the cellular phone,
you can make/receive handsfree calls by
operating this unit.

Receiving calls

When receiving a call, a ringtone is output from
your car speakers. The name or the phone
number appear in the display.
1
Press (handsfree) when a call is
received with a ringtone.
The phone call starts.
Notes
• Depending on the cellular phone, caller name may
appear.
• The built-in microphone of this unit is located on the
rear of the front panel (page 12). Do not cover the
microphone with tape, etc.
Auto Answer setting
You can select an auto answer setting from
"OFF," "1 (about 3 seconds)" or "2 (about 10
seconds)" (page 23).
Ringtone setting
You can switch the ringtone from "1 (this unit)"
or "2 (cellular phone)" (page 23).
* Depending on the cellular phone, this unit's ringtone
may be output even if set to "2 (cellular phone)."
To reject a call
Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second.
To end a call
Press (handsfree) again.
Note
Even if the call is ended, the Bluetooth connection is
not canceled.
Tip
You can also end a call by pressing (SOURCE/OFF) on
this unit for 1 second.

Making calls

Calling from the phonebook
When connecting to a cellular phone supporting
PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile), you can
access the Phonebook, and make a call.
1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until "BT
PHONE" appears.
2 Press (CALL).
The phonebook appears.
3 Rotate the control dial to select an initial from
the initial list, then press it.
4 Rotate the control dial to select a name from
the name list, then press it.
5 Rotate the control dial to select a number from
the number list, then press it.
The phone call starts.
Notes
• The phonebook may not be displayed correctly
when cellular phone's phonebook is deleted.
• Depending on the cellular phone, displayed contacts
on the unit may differ from the phonebook of the
cellular phone.
Note on phonebook data
Prior to disposal or changing ownership of your car
with this unit still installed, be sure to press the RESET
button to erase all the phonebook data in this unit to
prevent possible unauthorized access. Disconnecting
the power supply lead will also erase all the
phonebook data.
Calling from the call history
1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until "BT
PHONE" appears.
2 Press and hold (CALL).
A list of the call history appears.
3 Rotate the control dial to select a name and
phone number from the call history, then press
it.
The phone call starts.
Notes
• You can call from the call history (up to 20).
• The call history may not change even if cellular
phone's call history is deleted.
Calling by phone number input
1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until "BT
PHONE" appears.
2 Press and hold (MODE).
3 Rotate the control dial to select the phone
number, and lastly select " " (space).
4 Press
(handsfree).
The phone call starts.
Note
"_" appears instead of "#" on the display.
Calling by preset number
You can store up to 6 contacts in the preset dial.
For details on how to store, see "Preset dial"
(page 20).
1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until "BT
PHONE" appears.
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