Handsfree Mode; Switching To Mute - Siemens Gigaset S810A User Manual

Making calls

Handsfree mode

In handsfree mode, instead of holding the
handset to your ear you can put it down, for
example on the table in front of you. This
allows others to participate in the call.
Activating/deactivating handsfree
mode
Activating while dialling
~ d
Enter the number and press the
handsfree key.
¤
Inform your caller before you use the
handsfree function so that the caller
knows a third party may be listening.
Switching between earpiece and
handsfree mode
d
Press the handsfree key.
During a call and when listening to the
answering machine (Gigaset S810A only),
activate or deactivate handsfree mode.
If you wish to place the handset in the base/
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 speaker
¢
page 72).
volume (
Please note
If you have a headset connected, you can
switch between the headset and hands-
free mode.
34

Switching to mute

You can deactivate the microphone in your
handset during an external call.
h
Press key to mute the handset.
The display shows Microphone
is off.
Press the key again to reactivate
the microphone.
Please note
u
If the telephone is muted, all keys
except the mute key h and the
end-call key a will not work.
u
A connected headset will also be
muted.