Making calls

Handsfree talking

In handsfree mode, instead of holding the handset to your ear you can put it down, for example on the table in front of you, to allow others to participate in the call.

Activating/deactivating handsfree mode

Activating while dialling

~d Enter the number and press the handsfree key.

¤ You should inform your caller before you use the handsfree function so that they know someone else is listening.

Switching between earpiece and handsfree mode

dPress the handsfree key.

During a call and when listening to the answer machine (Gigaset SL375 only), switch handsfree on or off.

If you wish to place the handset in the charging cradle during a call:

¤Press and hold the handsfree key d

while placing the handset in the base station. If the handsfree key ddoes not light up, press the key again.

For how to adjust the handsfree volume see page 50.

Muting

You can deactivate the microphone in your handset during an external call. The other party hears hold music.

uPress the control key on the left to mute the handset.

”Press the display key to reacti- vate the microphone.

You can switch the hold music on and off (page 58).

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