Handsfree Talking; Muting - Gigaset A580 Instruction Manual

Making calls

Handsfree talking

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.
¤
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
d
Press the handsfree key.
During a call and when listening to the
answer machine (Gigaset A585 only), acti-
vate or deactivate handsfree mode.
If you wish to place the handset in the charg-
ing cradle during a call:
¤
Press and hold the handsfree key d
while placing the handset in the base sta-
tion. If the handsfree key d does not
light up, press the key again.
For instructions on how to adjust the loud-
speaker volume, see
24
¢
page 44.

Muting

You can deactivate the microphone in your
handset during an external call.
§Mute§
Press the display key to mute
the handset.
§On§
Press the display key to switch
the microphone back on.