BT Diverse 5300 – Edition 1 – 1st September ’03

USING

To receive an external call

Press the GREEN PHONE button to answer the call.

Or

If the handset is on the base, simply lift it up and speak.

You do not need to press the GREEN PHONE button.

This is called Autotalk. You can switch autotalk off so you

always have to press the GREEN PHONE button to

answer a call, see page 39.

Handsfree

Handsfree allows you to talk to your caller without holding the handset and enables other people in the room to listen to the conversation. Your hands are left free, for example to take notes.

Note

You can test the handsfree function by dialling the BT speaking clock on 123.

To make a handsfree call

Dial the number

➤ ➤ Press the HANDSFREE button. The loudspeaker is switched on and you hear the number being dialled.

To switch back to using the

handset at any time, press the GREEN PHONE button.

To adjust the handsfree volume whilst in handsfree mode

Whilst in handsfree mode and you want to increase or decrease the handsfree volume.

MENU Press the MENU options button.

OK Press the OK options button to select volume.

Using the LEFT or RIGHT navigation buttons you can either increase or decrease the volume.

OK Press the OK options button if you want to save the new volume setting.

BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070

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BT 5300 manual Handsfree, To receive an external call, To make a handsfree call

5300 specifications

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