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

Making calls with VoIP and the fixed line network
The displayed number may differ from the number you have dialled. Examples:
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The called party has activated call forwarding.
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The call is answered by another connection within a PABX system.
If there is an entry in the directory for this phone number, the corresponding name will be
displayed.
Please note:
– The number of the connection you have reached (or the assigned name) will also be displayed
instead of the called number during toggling, conference calls and consultation calls.
– When the phone number is copied to the directory
number redial list, the dialled number (not the displayed number) is copied.

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.
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 96.

Muting the handset

You can deactivate the microphone in your handset during an external call. Your caller will
hear hold music, if activated (page 102).
Muting the handset
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Press the control key on the left to mute the handset.
Cancelling muting
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Press the display key or the end call key to cancel the muting.
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(§Options§ Copy to Directory) and the last
Handsfree talking