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Dialling and phoning
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Using your phone in hands-free mode
You want other people to join the conversation or to have your hands free while mak-
ing the call.
The hands-free mode function activates the loudspeaker and the microphone.
Muting the microphone
In the middle of a call you want to talk briefly with other persons in the room without
your call partner hearing your conversation.
You can switch the microphone on and off during a call.
During a call:
Press the Loudspeaker key.
➔Open listening is now activated, is displayed.
Put the handset on-hook.
➔The hands-free mode is now activated, is displayed.
Notes:
• Make sure the hands-free microphone is not obstructed.
• The sound quality is improved if you set the volume of your phone to a low
setting.
To continue the call with the handset:
Pick up the handset.
➔The loudspeaker and hands-free microphone are now deactivated.
Notes:
• To find out how to make phone calls with the headset, refer to the chapter
"Using a headset", page 25.
• To find out how to activate the automatic hands-free mode, refer to the
Chapter "Automatic hands-free mode", page 91.
Switching the microphone off:
Press Microphone key.
➔The microphone is deactivated, is displayed.
Switching the microphone back on:
Press the Microphone key once again.