Basic Operations
This section explains the basics of using the
KX-NT400.
Confirming Your Extension
Number
Your extension number is displayed on the
HOME
screen in the drop-down list for your presence status.
Going off- and on-hook
With the KX-NT400 there are several ways to go
off-hook and on-hook:
•
Using the handset
•
Using the
(
SP-PHONE
) button
•
Using on-screen controls
Going off-hook
In this manual, when you see the phrase "go off-hook",
you can do any of the following:
•
Lift the handset off of its cradle.
•
Press
(
SP-PHONE
) while the handset is on its
cradle. This enables hands-free mode.
Usage tips
•
Certain on-screen buttons, such as the
Answer
button on the
Call Alert
window, function like the
(
SP-PHONE
) button.
Going on-hook
In this manual, when you see the phrase "go on-hook",
you can do any of the following:
•
Replace the handset on its cradle.
•
If you are in hands-free mode, press
(
SP-PHONE
).
Usage tips
•
Certain on-screen buttons, such as the
Hang up
button on the
Calls
screen (in Call List mode),
perform the same function as going on-hook.
Hands-free Mode
In hands-free mode, you can talk and hear the other
party in a conversation without using the handset. This
mode is useful for performing other tasks during a
conversation, such as writing.
Enabling hands-free mode
You can enable hands-free mode in one of the following
ways:
•
In stand-by mode (i.e., when you have no active
calls), press
(
SP-PHONE
).
•
During a conversation while using the handset,
press
(
SP-PHONE
), and return the handset to
its cradle.
•
Certain on-screen buttons, such as the
Answer
button on the
Calls
screen (in Call List mode),
activate hands-free mode as well. These buttons
appear only when you have an incoming call.
Cancelling hands-free mode
You can cancel hands-free operation simply by lifting
the handset off its cradle.
Adjusting the Volume
You can adjust the ringer, handset, and speaker volume
using (
UP
) and (
DOWN
) on the Navigator key.
Adjusting the ringer volume
In stand-by mode (i.e., when you do not have any active
calls), press (
UP
) and (
DOWN
) on the Navigator
key.
Usage tips
•
When the ringer volume is turned all the way down,
is displayed on the
HOME
screen. For details,
Operating Instructions
61
Before Operating the Telephone
