Defining The Device Type - Siemens Gigaset SX255isdn Manual

Connecting devices
Making an external enquiry
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Making an internal enquiry
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Transfer call before/after answer
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or ...
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Picking up a call while the answering machine is in operation
You can pick up a call, even if the answering machine has already switched itself on on
the second analogue connection, your announcement is running, or the caller is already
leaving a message. When you pick up the call the recording stops.
You can deactivate automatic call pick up (see handset operating instructions) and carry
on an existing call, while the answering machine is switched on.
Automatic line seizure must be deactivated (page 29).
Automatic call pick up (factory setting) Automatic call pick up inactive
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The requirement for call pick up is that the answering machine and the
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internal user picking up the call are assigned the same receive MSN
(page 19) and the device type Answering mach. is set for the internal
number of the answering machine (page 27).

Defining the device type

You must define the device type on the handset or PC. You can find more information
in the operating instructions for your handset or PC software.
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Switch between callers if necessary.
Making an internal enquiry
Switch between the callers if necessary.
Transfer before answer:
Hold down (return to idle status).
Transfer after answer:
Transfer call after answer.
Making an enquiry call.
Hold down (return to idle status).
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