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3DT590
Welcome
Welcome
Welcome to the user guide for the Ericsson DT590 cordless
phone. This guide describes the available features of the telephone
when it is connected to Ericsson MD110 or Ericsson MX-ONE™ Telephony Switch.
The functions and features available with these telephones are
designed for easy use in all different telephone handling situations.
The user guide describes the functions and features of the
Ericsson DT590 cordless phone as it is programmed at delivery
from the factory. There may be some differences in the way your
phone is programmed. Pease consult your system administrator if
you need further information.
Some markets use differing codes for some features. In this guide
they are described using the most common code.
The latest version of the user guide can be downloaded from:
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altered publication.
Warranty
ERICSSON MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH
REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Ericsson shall not be
liable for errors contained herein nor for incidental or consequential
damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of
this material.
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Ericsson Enterprise AB, SE-131 89 Stockholm, declares
that this telephone is in conformity with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE
directive 1999/5/EC.
Details to be found at: http://www.ericsson.com/sdoc.
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Important User Information
Safety instructions
Save these instructions.
Read these safety instructions before use!
Recommendations
•Always keep and handle your products with care
and keep them in a clean and dust-free place.
Proper use and care will prolong the products life.
Use a soft absorbent tissue or cloth to remove
dust, dirt or moisture.
•Always ensure that the phone, battery and
charger are used and operated in the
environment for which they are designed.
•Operate the phone in temperatures between 0°C
to +40°C (32°F to 104°F).
•Do not exp ose your products to liquid,
moisture, humidity, solvents, strong
sunlight, harsh environments or
extreme temperatures, never above
+60°C (+140°F), unless the product
has been specifically designed and
officially approved for such environments.
•Exposure to heat may cause batteries
to leak, overheat or explode, resulting
in fire, burns or other injuries.
•Do not put the product in the
microwave oven: This may cause
damage to either the oven or the product.
•Do not attempt to disassemble or alter
any part of the phone, the charger(s)
or the battery-pack. Disassembly or
alteration may result in electrical
shock or irreversible damage to the
equipment.
personnel or an authorized Ericsson partner
should conduct internal inspections, alterations
and repairs.
Only a qualified service
•Do not expose your product to open flames or lit
tobacco products.
•Do not drop, throw or bend your products. This
may cause malfunction or electric shock.
•Do not paint your product.
•Do not use your product in an area where a
potentially explosive atmosphere exists, unless
the product has been specifically designed and
officially approved for such environments.
•To avoid hearing impairment, accept the call
before holding your product (or portable
handsfree device) to your ear.
Disposal of the product
•Your product should not be placed in
municipal waste. Please check local
regulations for disposal of electronic
products.
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Power supply
•Connect the AC power adapter of the charging
unit only to the designated power sources as
marked on the charger.
•Make sure the cord is positioned so that it will not
be subjected to damage or stress.
•To reduce risk of electrical shock, unplug the
chargers from any power source before
attempting to clean or move it.
•The AC power adapters must not be used
outdoors or in damp areas.
•Never modify the cord or plug. If the plug will not
fit into the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
•Limit the distance between the mains socket and
the cordless phone when charging for easy
accessibility.
•As an energy saving measure, disconnect the
charger from the main socket after charging.
•When unplugging the mains adapter from the
power outlet, make sure that your hands are dry
and ensure that you hold the solid portion of the
mains adapter.
•Do not pull on cables.
Charging and batteries
Please read carefully the following
important precautions before the
first time use of the batteries. Make
sure to understand and observe all
cautionary instructions stated, so as
to avoid any possible safety hazards
that are caused by any misuse, misapplication
or damage to batteries.
•Only use batteries, mains adapters or desk and
rack chargers which have been specifically
designed for use with your product.
•Use of power sources not explicitly
recommended may lead to overheating, reduced
battery performance, distortion of the equipment
and fire or other damages.
•Cordless phones are equipped with Nickel Metal
Hydride (NiMH) batteries or Lithium Ion Lion
batteries. In a complex infrastructure, the talkand standby time may differ, due to the
consequence of the increase in signaling.
•The battery must always be completely charged
(minimal 4 hours) before first time use.
•The battery in your product is designed to
withstand many charge cycles.
•Use only the recommended charging equipment.
•Improper charging can cause heat damage or
even high pressure rupture.
•Observe proper charging polarity.
•Do not solder lead wires directly onto the battery.
•Do not allow water to come into contact with the
battery.
•The initial charging of a NiMH battery will cause
the battery to become warm. This is a normal
effect of charging NiMH batteries.
•The bat teries are replaceable, however it is not the
intention to do this frequently.
•Only charge the batteries when placed in the
phone.
•Use only the specified battery-packs for your
product.
•Never heat or dispose of the battery into a fire,
which, or else, may cause leakage, burst or fire.
•Remove the carrying case from the product while
in charger.
•Do not cover the product while being charged. Do
not charge the phone in a closed cabinet or
drawer. The charging of the battery is a chemical
process and causes the battery to become warm
during charging. Make sure the environment in
which the phone is charged, is well vented.
•The cordless phone can be charged either when
switched on or off.
•Do not connect the battery's positive and
negative leads altogether in any circumstances.
•Do not strike or drop the battery. It may cause
damage to the battery.
•Do not charge the battery below +5°C
(+41°F). Be sure to charge the battery
between +5°C and +45°C (+41°F and
113°F). Charging beyond these
conditions may impair the battery
performance and shorten the life
cycle.
•Do not use battery packs from different types,
brands or of different capacities.
•The battery is to be stored in a dry cool place, with
the ambient temperature of approx. +25°C
(+77°F) for best performance.
•The battery continues to discharge a minimal
portion of its power, even if the product is
switched off or the battery is removed.
•Dispose the battery in accordance with all local
regulations, applicable in your country.
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Warnings
Smoke or fumes
•Stop operating the products and turn
off immediately in case of smoke or
fumes. Unplug the mains adapter
and remove the batteries from the phone
immediately. Continued operation may result in
fire or electrical shock.
LCD
•If the liquid crystal display breaks, avoid injury by
not allowing the liquid crystal to come into contact
with eyes, skin or mouth. Prevent the liquid crystal
from leaking out of the broken glass.
Preventing malfunction
•Never place the equipment in close proximity of
electric motors, welding equipment or other
devices generating strong (electro) magnetic
fields. Exposure to strong (electro) magnetic fields
may cause malfunction and corrupt the
communication.
•Moving the equipment rapidly between warm and
cold temperatures may cause condensation
(water droplets) to form on its inter nal and external
surfaces. Water droplets may cause malfunction
of the equipment and corrupt or end
communication or damage the equipment. When
condensation is noticed, stop using the
equipment. Switch off the phone, remove the
battery and unplug the mains adapter from the
power outlet. Wait until the moisture evaporates
from the equipment before putting it in operation
again.
•Avoid accidental drop of the phone. Use the clip,
security clip or carrying case specified for carrying
purposes of the phone.
•Avoid squeezing the phone between furniture and
your body when carrying the phone in your
pocket or attached to clothing.
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Intrinsic safety
The DT590 phone is not specified as intrinsically safe, so do not
use it in areas with a danger of explosion.
Preparing for use
Before using your phone for the first time you have to charge and
connect the battery, see section “Installation” on page 96.
Note: Place the phone in the charger and charge it for at
least one hour before using it the first time.
Show IPEI code
Your phone has an International Portable part Equipment Identity
(IPEI) code. This code is unique for each phone, and it is needed for
your system administrator to enable network subscription of your
phone. Furthermore, if your phone is blocked because an incorrect
PIN code has been entered three times, you can unlock it with the
IPEI code.
When your phone is in idle mode, you can display the IPEI code:
*#06#ÜÛDial and press.
The IPEI code (13 characters) is displayed.
Note: Write down the IPEI code for future use. If you cannot
retrieve the IPEI code, please contact your system
administrator. Keep the IPEI code secret to prevent misuse
of your phone.
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Accessibility and voice quality
The base network is not always available. If you do not get in
contact with your system, contact your system administrator. For
best voice quality, avoid positioning near computer, radio or similar
euqipment.
Operating area
You can use your cordless telephone in the area that is covered by
the network. Outside this area you will lose contact with the
telephone network. The signal strength icon will disappear and No network will be displayed.
Out of coverage
When you leave the system's coverage area there will be a short
beep and a lamp indication, and the text No System will appear in
the display.
When re-entering the coverage area it can take a couple of minutes
before the phone automatically has registered into the system.
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1Lamp
A flashing lamp indicates incoming calls and messages.
2Volume Up/Down
Off hook: raise/lower earpiece and speaker volume. See “Volume
control” on page 50.
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3Display
The display can for example show the battery status, time, system
and extension number. See sections “Display information” on
page 14 and “Idle menu structure” on page 21. It is possible to
adjust the contrast and backlight settings of the display, see
section “Settings” on page 85.
4Loudspeaker
The loudspeaker is placed on the rear side of the handset.
5Yes, Hook off
Confirm a menu choice. Answer a call. One short press in idle
mode will open the Call list. Pressing it more than two seconds will
call the VAA-routine (Voice Activated Assistant), see section
“Installation” on page 96, and “Voice Dialing” on page 41.
6Clear (C) and Mute key
Cancel a menu option. During input, delete the last entered digit or
letter. Toggle the incoming call ring signal on/off. Toggle the
microphone on/off during a call.
7Keypad
Enter numbers and writing texts, see section “Write text and
numbers” on page 45.
8Star (
9R, Message key
10Microphone
11Handsfree key
12Battery compartment and battery
*) key
If the automatic key lock is enabled, to unlock the keypad use this
key in combination with the Yes/hook off key. See section “Phone
locks” on page 92.
Put a call on hold (inquiry). Retake a call put on hold. Pressing this
key in idle mode will result in an outgoing call to a specific extension
number. If the Voice message icon appears you can enter your
messaging system to retrieve the voice message. The use of this
feature depends on the network.
The microphone is placed on the bottom side of the handset, close
to the charging connectors. (The three small holes on the front to
the left of the message key are a matter of design and have no
functionality.)
Press the handsfree key to turn on the loudspeaker. See section
“Loudspeaking (Handsfree)” on page 51.
The battery compartment with the Li-Ion battery is placed on the
rear side of the handset. See section “Installation” on page 96.
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13Menu key
Pressing the Menu key in idle mode will open the Phonebook
menu. During calls the 3rd Party menu will open.
14Navigation key
Use this key to step in the menu mode and in text mode. Press left
or right to select menu tab in idle mode and during calls. Up and
down are used for stepping in the menu lists. See sections “Display
information” on page 14 and “Idle menu structure” on page 21.
15No, Hook on, On/Off
Disconnect or reject calls. Return to previous menu level. Press and
hold for more than three seconds to switch the phone on or off.
16Headset connector
The headset connector is used, besides for connecting a headset,
also for connecting a data-cable for downloading software and
other data to the handset, and to download and/or upload phone
settings with the PC program Cordless Phone Manager (CPM). See
section “Installation” on page 96.
17Earpiece
Note: The phone may retain small magnetic particles
around the earpiece region.
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Display information
The display gives you visual feedback on all actions that you
perform, and also textual warnings.
In idle mode the upper row is used for menu tabs. The next four
rows are used for information such as the name of the system to
which the handset is connected, the user identity (if supported by
the network), current time and date in idle mode
(info row) is used for icons.
During a call the display shows information such as the call
duration time and the name and/or number of the calling party.
The display:
. The bottom row
System A
0174
15-Aug-03
08:45am
The following display examples show the different states of your
phone:
Note: If a name is available it is displayed instead of or
together with the number.
Idle phone
Depending on the state and setting of your phone, different
information can be shown.
Normal:
System A
Smith 4321
15-Aug-03
08:45am
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Description
System A is the programmed name of your network. On the
second row is your name (if available) and extension number. The
third and fourth row show current time and date. Icons for key lock
and alarm would appear on the fourth row. Fifth row (info row)
shows icons for example signal strength, messages and battery
status.
Follow-me activated:
4321 >
4444
15-Aug-03
08:45am
The display shows your own extension number 4321 diverted to
extension number 4444.
Outgoing call
Normal outgoing call:
When you make an outgoing call, both the traffic state and the
dialed number or name are displayed:
Calling
3333
When the outgoing call is answered:
00:08
3333
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Diverted call:
If the dialed number is diverted, the diversion information is shown.
For example, the display shows the dialed number 3333 (Smith)
diverted to 4444 (Brown):
00:11
4444
>3333
When the diverted call is answered, only the number of the
answering position is displayed:
00:18
4444
Incoming call
Normal incoming call:
If available, the number or the name of the caller is displayed.
00:05
3333
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Diverted call:
A diversion indicator before the number or name informs that the
call is diverted to your phone. For example, the display shows that
number 3333 (Smith) was dialed, but the call was diverted to you:
00:05
4321
>3333
When you have answered the call, the display shows only the
caller's number.
System connection messages
System ASystem indication
The phone is in contact with System A. It is also possible for the
system to be named something else, e.g. MD110.
No systemOut of coverage
The phone is not in contact with any system. Please ask your
system administrator to log on the phone.
Note: When re-entering the coverage area it can take a
couple of minutes before the phone automatically has
registered into the system.
No accessAccess indication
Your phone has contact with a system, calling is not allowed.
Display icons
Signal strength
Shown when the phone is connected to a system.
Ring signal muted
Shown when the Mute key is pressed and Ringer muted?
selected.
Battery
Always shown in the display in standby mode. When the level is
low, the icon is empty or flashing. It is time to charge the battery.
See section “Installation” on page 96.
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Loudspeaking (handsfree)
Shown when the loudspeaker is activated and when the phone is in
loudspeaking operation. See section “During Calls” on page 50.
New message
Indicates that a new text message has arrived. The icon remains in
the display until all new messages in the inbox are read. See
section “Messages” on page 71.
Voice message
Appears when a voice message is waiting.
Confirm message
Indicates when a received message is to be accepted or declined
by the user of the phone.
Old message
Placed in front of a message indicates that this message already
has been read.
Keys locked
Indicates a locked keypad. See section “Settings” on page 85.
Alarm clock
Indicates that the alarm clock is activated.
Headset
Indicates that a headset is connected to the phone. See section
“Headset” on page 99.
Microphone muted
Indicates a muted microphone.
Redirected call
Indicates that all voice calls and SMS are redirected when the
phone is placed in the charger.
Outgoing call
Added in front of outgoing calls in the Call list.
Answered call
Added in front of answered calls in the Call list.
Missed call
Added in front of missed calls in the Call list.
Call info
Indicates that there are new missed calls in the Call list. The icon
remains in the display until the calls are checked and either
answered or rejected.
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Datacable
Visible when a datacable is connected to the headset connector on
the phone.
Search Phone book
This icon is visible when it is possible to press the Navigation key
Up and search for a name/number in the Phone book. See section
“Phone Book” on page 44.
> Diversion indicator
When displayed before a name or number it indicates that the
phone is diverted to another extension.
Menu tabs
The following menu tabs can be displayed:
Phone book menu
contains all names/numbers in the personal and the company
Phone book. Optional access to a central Phone book*. See
section “Phone Book” on page 44.
Message menu
Contains all message handling such as reading, writing, and
sending messages. See section “Messages” on page 71.
Description
Call info menu
Contains Call lists and call time.
Call service menu*
Contains absent handling, and diversion of calls and messages to
another phone.
Toolbox menu
Contains a calculator, alarm clock, and personal phone settings
such as changing the ringer volume, selecting language, etc. See
section “Settings” on page 85.
3rd party menu*
Contains all functions for calls where a third (or more) part is
involved.
Ongoing call menu
Contains short-cuts to the message menu and to the Call list, and
possibility to change to DTMF signaling mode etc.
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User busy menu*
Callback or Call Waiting on internal calls can be initiated if the called
person is busy.
Call Waiting menu
Not applicable for the MD110 system.
Note: *)This menu function requires that the
corresponding code has been downloaded to your phone
using the PC program Cordless Phone Manager. Please
contact your system administrator.
Additional display features
Depending on which network you are connected to, additional
display features are available. Ask your system administrator if you
require additional display features.
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Idle menu structure
The available phone and network functions can be accessed via
the menus.
Call
Add contact
Edit contact
Delete contact
Open central*
¾Press to enter the menus.
The Phonebook tab is marked.
Use the Navigation key (left/right) to choose tab; a heading is
shown and the first alternative is marked. Use the Navigation key to
make selections.
ÜÛPress to confirm a selection.
ÚÙPress to return to the previous menu.
½Press to exit the menu structure.
Note: Since the phone can be used in several networks,
some functions might not be supported in your network.
Phonebook tab
All entries
New
From Call list
Entries in the Local Phone book
Entries in the Central Phone
book
*Programmed by your system administrator.
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Messages tab
Voice*
Inbox
Send*
*Programmed by your system administrator.
Access to your voice mailbox
The 10 last received messages
Unsent
New
Outbox
Call info tab
Missed calls
Call list
Call time
Missed calls in a separate list
The 20 last calls
(10 dialed, and 10 incoming and missed calls)
Accumulated outgoing call time and for the last call
Call service tab
Remove
Send
Call (Numbers in the text)
Read next
Absence*
Divert*
*Programmed by your system administrator.
You can specify the reason for being absent and
when you are present again
You can divert a call to another number:
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Toolbox tab
Description
Alarm clock (Set,
Clear)
Calculator
Sound & Alerts
Display
Network
Time & Date
Ringer volume (Voice,
Mail, Alarm)
Vibrator alert (On/On
when silent/Off)
Ring signals
Internal
External
Call Back
Alarm signal
Message alert
Key sound
Mail
Voice
Silent
Click
To ne
Backlight (On/Off/Automatic)
Contrast
Popup info (Enable/Disable)
Time format
Date format
Low 1
Low 2
Medium 1
Medium 2
High 1
High 2
Mix 1
Mix 2
Melody 1
...
Melody 6
User 1
...
User 10
None
Click
To ne
Low 1
Low 2
Medium 1
Medium 2
High 1
High 2
Mix 1
Mix 2
Melody 1
...
Melody 6
User 1
...
User 10
Locks
Answering
mode
Language
(11 languages)
In charger mode
Master reset
Any key (On/Off)
Auto answer (On/Off)
Settings only
All
Key lock (Automatic/Off)
Phone lock (On/Off)
Redirect
Off
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Off hook menu structure
Menu tabs available when off hook, for example during a call.
3rd Party tab
Call 3rd party*
Switch call*
Tr an sf er *
Add to conf.*
End new call*
*Programmed by your system administrator.
Phonebook tab
See “Phonebook tab” on page 21.
Ongoing Call tab
Message (short cut to Message Menu)
Call list
Long DTMF
Short DTMF
Send pause
User Busy tab
Call waiting* (possibility to initiate Call Waiting on internal calls)
Call back* (possibility to initiate Callback on internal calls)
*Programmed by your system administrator.
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Call Waiting tab
Info* (information of the caller if available)
Switch* (to answer the call on another line)
*Not applicable for the MD110 system.
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Dial tone
Special dial tone
Ringing tone or queue tone
Busy tone
Congestion tone
Number unobtainable tone
Tones and signals
The following different tones and signals are sent from the
exchange to your phone.
Tone characteristics
The tones shown in this section are the most used tones
worldwide. Many markets use a differing tone for one or more
situations.
Call waiting tone
Intrusion tone
Conference tone every 15 seconds (to all parties)
Verification tone
Warning tone, expensive route
Ring signals
You can change the ring signals, see section “Ring signals” on
page 88.
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Switching On/Off
Switch on
Switching On/Off
ÚÙPress and hold until the display lights up (about three
seconds).
If the phone does not switch on, or the Battery icon indicates low
level, charge the battery.
Notes:
If the message No System is displayed you cannot make or
answer calls.
Depending on system programming, your phone can be
automatically locked. To unlock the phone, enter your fourdigit code. Factory default is “0000”.
Switch off
ÚÙPress and hold.
After a few seconds, the display turns blank. Now your phone is
switched off.
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Free Seating (optional)
Free Seating (optional)
The Free Seating function is used for persons who have an office
extension number but no telephone set of their own. For example,
flexible office workers, persons mostly outside the office, etc. As a
free seating user and working from the office, you logon to any free
telephone set that temporarily will be assigned with your extension
number and your system authorities.
To log on
*11*Dial.
¿*Enter the Authorization Code and press.
¿#ÜÛEnter your extension number and press.
Wait for the call timer to start in the display.
ÚÙPress to finish the procedure.
The display shows your phone number.
To log off
#11#ÜÛDial.
Wait for the call timer to start in the display.
ÚÙPress to finish the procedure.
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Incoming Calls
Incoming Calls
A ring signal indicates an incoming call. The ring type can tell you
whether the call is an internal, External or Callback call and the
display indicates an incoming call.
The twenty last received/dialed/missed phone numbers are stored
in the Call list, see section “Dial number from the Call list” on
page 36.
Answer calls
The caller’s number is displayed:
ÜÛPress to answer.
If the number is in the Phone book, the name is shown instead.
Notes:
Calls can be answered at any time, no matter if you are
programming, or keying in a number etc.
When your phone is in idle mode, you can change the
answering method, see “Change answering method” on
page 94.
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Incoming Calls
Mute ring signal temporarily
If the phone rings at an inconvenient moment:
½Press to suppress the ringing.
All alert signals, including the vibrator, will silence for this specific
call. See section “Description” on page 11 for the location of the
Mute key.
ÜÛPress to answer the call.
Switch ring signal on/off
You can set your phone to Silent Ringing, when your phone is in
idle mode:
½ ÜÛPress to switch the ringer on or off
When switched off, the Ringer signal muted icon is shown. All alert
signals will silence until the ring signal is switched on again. If the
vibrator is set to On when silent, it will alert you of new calls,
messages and alarms. See “Switch the vibrator on/off” on page 87
Reject the call
If you do not want to take the call, when the phone rings:
ÚÙPress to reject the call.
The call is disconnected.
Handsfree
¼Press to answer the call in handsfree speaking mode.
You are connected to the caller via the loudspeaker and
microphone. The Loudspeaking icon is shown in the display.
End the call
ÚÙPress.
The display shows the duration of the call.
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