Handsfree Talking; Muting The Handset - Siemens Gigaset C470 IP User Manual

Making calls with VoIP and the fixed line network

Handsfree talking

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
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Enter number and press briefly/press and hold the handsfree key to select the
connection type (page 30).
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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/deactivate the handsfree function during a call
and when listening to the answer machine (Gigaset C475 IP).
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 how to adjust the loudspeaker volume, see page 109.

Muting the handset

You can deactivate the microphone in your handset during an external call. Your caller will
hear hold music, if activated (page 115).
Muting the handset
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Press the control key on the left to mute the handset.
Cancelling muting
" / a
Press the display key or the end call key to cancel the muting.
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