User’s Guide
Special keys
F.1
Special keys
FLASH/RDL
The
FLASH/RDL
key
1
is used for both
flash functions
and
redial functions
.
Flash functions
While you’re on a call, pressing
FLASH/RDL
allows you to perform these flash functions:
o
Getting a fresh dial tone without replacing the handset
— When connected to an outside line,
press
FLASH/RDL
to automatically disconnect and receive fresh
outside
dial tone. (See also
“
RELEASE
,”
below
.)
o
Sending a flash hook signal —
If operating behind
Centrex
2
or a
PBX
, press
FLASH/RDL
to transmit a
flash hook signal
automatically to either the phone company’s central office or the host PBX. Either may
use this signal to provide you with additional features.
o
Toggling between calls —
If you hear a call waiting tone while on a call, press
FLASH/RDL
to toggle
between the two calls.
Redial functions
If your phone is idle, pressing
FLASH/RDL
allows you to automatically call a stored name and number as
shown below:
To . . .
Press FLASH/RDL . . .
Redial the last number called
When your station is idle
. . . or . . .
After first lifting the handset or pressing
SPEAKER
Automatically respond to a message
During message playback with Caller ID
Note:
If using an ESI Cordless Handset, you must assign the redial function to a programmable feature key
(see “Optional features,” page F.12).
RELEASE
The
RELEASE
key serves several purposes:
• If pressed when connected to a call through the handset, it disconnects the call and gives you
internal
dial tone.
• If pressed when you’re connected to a call via the speakerphone, it disconnects the call.
• If pressed during call waiting, it drops the current call and automatically connects to the waiting call.
Notes:
The hookswitch also acts as a combination
FLASH/RELEASE
key (and is the only way to perform these
functions on a legacy 12-Key Feature Phone, which has neither a
FLASH/RDL
key nor a
RELEASE
key).
To send a flash hook signal, quickly press the hookswitch once.
To release (disconnect), hold down the hookswitch for one second.
To hang up when using an ESI Cordless Handset, press
TALK
or put the handset in its charging cradle.
1
Certain legacy phones have separate
FLASH
and
REDIAL
keys.
2
A special service your phone company may offer. See your administrator for further details.