Siemens 2015 - Manual (Page 23)

Important basic settings
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Important basic settings
Operating states of the handset
The handset can be operated in one of three different
modes:
● “protect”
● “off”
● “on”
The protect mode ensures that you do not activate the
handset keypad unintentionally. The handset is switched
on automatically for incoming calls. To make an outgoing
call you must first switch on the handset.
When the unit is switched off, incoming calls are not
signalled. To make an outgoing call you must first switch
on the handset.
Switching handset to protect state
The protect mode should be used if you are
carrying the unit in your pocket, for example.
We advise you to switch off the handset if you
move out of range of the base station. This
helps to preserve the batteries.
If you were out of range of the base station for
some time with your handset switched on, you
can speed up “relocation” of the base
station by switching the handset off for a brief
time and then on again.
h Press the key on the handset briefly. You hear positive
acknowledgement tone. If the handset is in the protect
state, the display shows:
:
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