Opening/Closing The Clamshell - Siemens EF81 User Manual

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16 Phone overview
Opening/closing the
clamshell
Clamshell closed
• In standby mode you can start one of the
following applications:
;
Start the camera in picture mode
(page 58).
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Start the camera in video mode.
: Open the music tab of the Media
Player (page 112) and start audio
playback.
• Camera active: You can take pictures/
record videos.
• Media player active: You can select tracks
and control playback.
• Task switching: You can control only one
application at the same time.
• Incoming call: You can accept the call in
handsfree mode using the outer softkeys
(not for video calls).
• Voice dialling: If a headset is plugged into
the phone you can activate voice dialling
by pressing the activation key on the
headset.
Opening the clamshell
If you open the clamshell a logo is displayed
on the outer display. The outer softkeys are
deactivated.
Opening the clamshell has different effects
depending on the current situation:
• In standby mode: The key lock is released
automatically. The opening melody is
played if activated. Press any key to end
playback.
• Incoming call: You accept the call.
You can change this setting to manually
accept the call after the clamshell is
opened (page 131).
• Open applications remain open.
• Open requests and notifications, e.g. in
dialogs, are accepted.
Clamshell positions
When opening the clamshell you can en-
gage it in two different positions:
1
Position :
This is the ideal position for video calls or for
self-timing in camera mode. Placed on a
desk you can comfortably have a conversa-
tion with the person shown in the display or
take a photo in self-timing mode.
2
Position :
This is the normal position when holding the
phone to your ear.