Handsfree Talking; Muting The Handset; Operating The Handset; Activating/Deactivating The Handset - Siemens Gigaset S685 IP User Manual

Please note:
– The number of the connection you have
reached (or the assigned name) will also be
displayed instead of the called number dur-
ing toggling, conference calls and consulta-
tion calls.
– When the phone number is copied to the
directory (§Options§
the last number redial list, the dialled
number (not the displayed number) is cop-
ied.

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.
This allows others to participate in the call.
Activating/deactivating handsfree
mode
Activating while dialling
~ d
Enter number and press
briefly/press and hold the
handsfree key to select the
connection type (page 26).
¤
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
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Press the handsfree key d to activate/
deactivate handsfree talking during a
call and when listening to the answer
machine of a Gigaset S675/S685 IP.
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 charg-
ing cradle.
¤
If the handsfree key d does not light
up, press the key again.
For how to adjust the loudspeaker vol-
ume, see page 88.
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Muting the handset

You can deactivate the microphone in
your handset during an external call. Your
caller will hear hold music, if activated
(page 97).
Muting the handset
u
Press the control key on the
left to mute the handset.
Cancelling muting
" / a Press the display key or the
end call key to cancel the mut-
ing.

Operating the handset

Activating/deactivating the
handset
a
In idle status, press and hold
the end call key.
You will hear the confirmation tone.
Activating/deactivating the
keypad lock
#
Press and hold the hash key.
You will hear the confirmation tone. The
Ø icon appears in the display when the
keypad lock is activated.
The keypad lock deactivates automatically
when you receive a call and activates
again after the call.
Please note:
The handset displays an advisory message if
you press a key by accident while the keypad
lock is on. To deactivate the keypad lock, press
and hold the hash key
Operating the handset
#
.
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