Aastra Telecom DECT 142 - Manual (Page 34)

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Basic Functions
Emergency Number (SOS)
In order to be able to make an emergency call with just a single long press of the R key
r
, you
must first store this emergency number using the “Telephone Options > Emergency Call” menu
item.
You make the emergency or SOS call to the programmed phone number by pressing and holding
down the R key
r
. The call is dialed right away, so you don't have to press any more keys. The
handset goes into handsfree mode.
Quick Call
If you have defined an entry in the telephone book as a quick call entry (see page 43), you can press
and hold down the corresponding key to show the phone number in the display. You dial the num-
ber by pressing the hook key.
Muting the Handset
If you don't want the other party taking part in your call to hear something that is said — e.g., if you
need to speak with another person in the room — then you can temporarily mute your handset.
You are making a call:
D
Press . You’ll see in the display for a few seconds.
Now the other person involved in the call can’t hear you anymore.
When you want to speak with the other party again, press the left softkey again. You’ll see
in the display for a few seconds. The other party can now hear you again.
Message-waiting Indication / Notification Texts
If the handset caller list contains a missed call or there are messages in your voice mailbox, the info
key
B
will flash and the following notification text will appear:
and / or .
The message “Voice Box” only appears in conjunction with the flashing info key
B
if your voice mail-
box access number has been registered in the “Telephone Options > Voice Box No.” menu. If this is
not the case, then only the
icon will flash. Contact your system administrator for assistance if
necessary.
You can retrieve your messages by means of the info key
B
(see page 46).
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Voice Box Missed Calls
Unmute
Mute Mic.‡