Calls; Make A Call; Answer A Call - Philips M888 Extended User Documentation

6 Calls

Note
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When the power fails, the phone cannot access
emergency services.
Tip
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Check the signal strength before you make a call or
when you are in a call (see 'Check the signal strength'
on page 10).

Make a call

You can make a call in these ways:
• Normal call
• Predial call
• Call through the speed dial key
You can also make a call from the redial list (see
'Redial a call' on page 25), phonebook list (see
'Call from the phonebook' on page 20) and call
log (see 'Return a call' on page 23).
Normal call
1
Press or .
2
Dial the phone number.
» The number is dialed out.
» The duration of your current call is
displayed.
Predial call
1
Dial the phone number
To erase a digit, press [Clear].
•
• To enter a pause, press and hold
2
Press or to dial out the call.
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Call through the speed dial key
If you have already pre-saved a contact in the
speed dial key, press and hold the key to make
a call.
Tip
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For information of how to set the speed dial keys, see
the chapter 'Phonebook', section 'Set the speed dial
keys'.
Note
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The talk time of your current call is displayed on the
call timer.
•
If you hear warning tones, the phone is almost out of
battery or out of range. Charge the battery or move
the phone close to the base station.

Answer a call

When the phone rings, you can select from the
following options:
• press
• pick up the phone to answer the call when
you activate the auto answer feature (see
'Auto answer' on page 26).
select [Divert] to send incoming call to the
•
answering machine.
select [Silent] to turn off the ringer of the
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current incoming call.
Warning
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When the handset rings or when the handsfree is
activated, keep the handset away from your ear to
avoid ear damage.
Note
.
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The caller ID service is available if you have registered
to the caller ID service with your service provider.
or to answer the call.