Conducting direct calls

Note:

•A direct call number must be determined in the room mon- itor function before the first direct call is performed, see pages 18 and 44.

•The phone number must be changed each time this func- tion is switched from room monitor to direct call and vice versa.

If a direct call number is specified, you can conduct direct calls in on or message status. This is also possible if the keypad lock is activated.

a...a If the mobile telephone is in dial, ringing or call status, press the on- hook key repeatedly (if necessary) to switch to on or message status.

Press the direct call key.

If automatic redial is activated: Press the direct call key twice.

Note:

Direct calls cannot be performed in the following cases:

•If the mobile telephone is in default state.

•If the mobile telephone is in dial, ringing or call status.

•If the direct call number has been deleted in the room monitor function.

•If the room monitor function is activated.

•If the walkie-talkie mode is activated.

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Muting the microphone

You can use this function to mute the telephone’s microphone while you are conducting a call, if you want to talk in private to a different person in the same room.

Press the display key to mute the microphone. The call is placed on hold and the called party hears music on hold.

Press the display key again to re-activate the microphone. You can now resume your conversation with the called party.

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Siemens HiPath 4000 operating instructions Conducting direct calls, Muting the microphone
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HiPath 4000 specifications

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