User's Manual

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Making calls
Gigaset A510-A510A / USA en / A31008-M2202-R301-1-3S19 / telefony.fm / 25.08.2011
Version 4, 16.09.2005
Have you requested the phone
number display service from your
network provider?
¤ Check whether your provider supports
phone number display and that the func-
tion has been activated for you. If neces-
sary, contact your provider.
Additional information on this subject can
be found on the Gigaset website at:
www.gigaset.com/service
Handsfree operation
In handsfree mode, you activate the loud-
speaker so that you can hear the caller with-
out having to hold the handset to your ear.
You therefore have both hands free and
other people can listen in on the conversa-
tion.
Activating/deactivating handsfree
mode
During a call and when listening to the
answering machine (Gigaset A510A only),
activate or deactivate handsfree mode.
d Press the handsfree key.
Each key press switches
between earpiece and hands-
free mode. If handsfree mode is
activated, the key is lit up.
If you wish to place the handset in the
charger during a call:
¤ Press and hold handsfree key d while
placing the handset in the base/charger
and for a further 2 seconds.
For instructions on adjusting the handsfree
volume, see page 44.
Switching to mute
You can deactivate your handset's micro-
phone during a call.
v Press right on the control key to
mute the handset. The display
shows Microphone is turned
off.
Press the key again to unmute
the microphone.
Please note
Inform your caller before you use the
handsfree function so that the caller
knows a third party may be listening.