Making/Answering Calls
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Temporary handset ringer off
While the handset is ringing for a call, you can
turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing
{
~
}
.
Adjusting the base unit ringer volume
Press
{+}
or
{-}
repeatedly to select the
desired volume.
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To turn the ringer off, press and hold
{-}
until the unit beeps.
Useful features during a
call
Hold
This feature allows you to put an outside call
on hold.
1
Press
{
MENU
}
during an outside call.
2
{
r
}
:
“
Hold
”
s
{
OK
}
3
To release hold, press
{C}
.
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Another handset user can take the call
by pressing
{C}
.
Note:
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If a call is kept on hold for more than 9
minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound and
the ringer indicator on the handset flashes
rapidly. After 1 additional minute on hold,
the call is disconnected.
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If another phone is connected to the same
line, you can also take the call by lifting its
handset.
Mute
While mute is turned on, you can hear the
other party, but the other party cannot hear
you.
1
Press
{
MUTE
}
during conversation.
L {
MUTE
}
flashes.
2
To return to the conversation, press
{
MUTE
}
again.
Note:
L {
MUTE
}
is a soft key visible on the handset
display during a call.
Flash
{
FLASH
}
allows you to use the special
features of your host PBX such as transferring
an extension call, or accessing optional
telephone services.
Note:
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To change the flash time, see page 25.
For Call Waiting or Visual Call
Waiting service users
To use Call Waiting or Visual Call Waiting, you
must first subscribe with your service provider/
telephone company.
This feature allows you to receive calls while
you are already talking on the phone. If you
receive a call while on the phone, you will hear
a Call Waiting tone.
If you subscribe to both Call Display and
Visual Call Waiting services,
the 2nd caller’s
information is displayed after you hear the Call
Waiting tone on the handset.
1
Press
{
CALL WAIT
}
to answer the 2nd
call.
2
To switch between calls, press
{
CALL WAIT
}
.
Note:
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Please contact your service provider/
telephone company for details and
availability of this service in your area.
Temporary tone dialing (for
rotary/pulse service users)
You can temporarily switch the dialing mode to
tone when you need to access touch-tone
services (for example, answering services,
telephone banking services, etc.).
Press
*
(TONE) before entering access
numbers which require tone dialing.
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