User guide

36 Making calls – the basic functions
Answering or rejecting a call
Answer a call
Your handset rings  Page 25. The caller information appears on the display.
The phone number of the caller and possibly also the name can be displayed.
If available, either the entry in the handset's local phonebook  Page 47, the en-
try in the system phonebook  Page 51 or the name supplied will be shown as
the name.
You have the following options for answering a call:
either
Press the display key. The calling partner’s phone continues to ring. You leave
the room with the phone.
c or d Press the Talk key or Speakerphone key.
or
k The handset is in the charging shell: Remove the handset from the charging
shell (only works if "Auto Answer" is active,
 Page 25).
c or d The handset is not in the charging shell. Press the Talk key or Speakerphone
key.
When you have answered the call you can:
• Transfer the call (start the Consultation function)  Page 54,
• Switch off the microphone to consult with someone else in the room
 Page 54,
• Place the call on hold (Consultation function) and call a second
partner
 Page 35 in order to forward  Page 54 or toggle the call on hold
 Page 55 or to set up a conference  Page 55.
Rejecting a call
If you do not wish to be disturbed, you can reject the call.
Confirm the message displayed with one of the two display keys. The call is re-
jected and the caller hears the busy tone. If configured you are connected to the
station’s mailbox.
Rejected calls are logged in the missed calls caller list  Page 58.
End a call
a or k Press the on-hook key briefly or place the handset in the charging shell.
The call charges are displayed, depending on the communication system.
Ringtone off
Reject