Using the Speakerphone During an Active Call

While in an active call, it is possible to enable the speakerphone feature.

1.Dial the number and press the key.

2.Press the key to activate the speakerphone when the call is answered.

3.Use the volume keys (located on the left side of your phone) to adjust the volume.

Important!: For more information, see “Responsible Listening” on page 164.

Muting or Sending Keypad Tones

These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute Keypad Tone option is selected, it allows you to press keys without hearing key tones during a call.

Note: To communicate with answering machines or computerized telephone systems, the Send Keypad Tone option must be selected.

Switching off the Microphone (Mute)

You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other person cannot hear you.

Example: You wish to say something to person in the room, but do not want the person on the phone to hear you.

To switch the microphone off temporarily with a single active call:

1.Press the Mute soft key.

2.Press the Unmute soft key to switch the microphone back on.

To switch the microphone off temporarily with one active call and one on hold, or, one active call with Video Share enabled.

1.Press the Options soft key, then select Mute.

2.Press the Options soft key, then select Unmute to switch the microphone back on.

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AT&T A837 Rugby user manual Using the Speakerphone During an Active Call, Muting or Sending Keypad Tones