Siemens HIPATH 500 - Manual (Page 14)

Step-by-Step
Conducting calls – the basic functions
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The second user is busy or does not answer
Î
Cancel the callback. You are reconnected to the first
partner.
During the enquiry you can
•
book a callback (
Æ page 3),
• activate call waiting ( Æ page 51) or
• override( Æ page 53).
Answering a call
Your handset rings and/or vibrates (
Æ page 23). The
caller information appears on the display. The name
and/or telephone number of the caller can be displayed.
The following options are available for answering a call:
k
The handset is in the charging shell: remove the hand-
set from the charging shell (functions only if "Auto An-
swer" is active
Æ page 23).
c
or
u
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 ( Æ page 54),
• place the call on hold and consult with someone
else in the room (
Æ page 56),
• place the call on hold and call a second partner
(
Æ page 5) in order to forward (Æ page 54) or toggle
the call (
Æ page 56) or to set up a conference
(
Æ page 57).
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 rejected and the caller hears the
busy tone. Reject call