Handsfree Mode; Muting The Handset - Siemens Gigaset A580 IP Manual

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
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You should inform your caller before you use the handsfree function so that they
know someone else is listening.
Switching between earpiece and handsfree mode
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Press the handsfree key d to activate or deactivate handsfree mode during a
call.
If you wish to place the handset in the charging cradle during a call:
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Press and hold the handsfree key d while placing the handset in the charging
cradle.
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If the handsfree key d does not light up, press the key again.
For instructions on how to adjust the loudspeaker volume

Muting the handset

You can deactivate the microphone in your handset during an external call. Your
caller will hear hold music, if activated (
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Making calls with VoIP and the fixed line network
Enter the number.
Briefly press/press and hold the talk key, to select the connection type
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Press the display key to mute the handset.
Press the display or the end call key, to reactivate the microphone.
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