Philips S8A - Handling Incoming and Multiple Calls

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Note
• The call timer displays the talk time of your current call.
• 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 there is an incoming call from the
landline or mobile line, you can select from the
following options:
• press or to answer the call.
• select [Divert] to send incoming call to the
answering machine.
• select [Silent] to turn off the ringer of the
current incoming call.
When there are incoming calls from the
landline and mobile line at the same time, press
/ on the handset to select a call, then, press
or to answer the call.
Warning
• When the handset rings or when the handsfree is
activated, keep the handset away from your ear to
avoid ear damage.
Note
• If you have subscribed for a caller ID service with
the service provider, you will see the caller number
displayed on the handset. If the number is saved in the
phonebook, the name will be displayed.
Tip
• When there is a missed call, a notication message is
displayed.
End a call
You can end a call in these ways:
• Press ; or
• Place the handset to the base station
or charging cradle.
Adjust the earpiece/speaker
volume
Press / on the handset to adjust the
volume during a call.
» The earpiece/speaker volume is
adjusted and the phone is back to the
call screen.
Mute the microphone
1 Press during a call.
» The handset displays [Mute on].
» The caller cannot hear you, but you
can still hear his voice.
2 Press again to unmute the microphone.
» You can now communicate with the
caller.
Turn the speaker on or off
Press .
Make a second call
Note
• This service is network dependent.
1 Press during a call.
» The rst call is put on hold.
2 Dial the second number.
» The number displayed on the screen is
dialed out.