Making/Answering Calls
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Using the PAUSE key (for PBX
line or long distance calls)
A pause is sometimes required when
making calls using a PBX or long distance
service.
For example, if you need to dial the line
access number “9” when making outside
calls with a PBX:
1
Press
{
9
}
.
2
Press
{
PAUSE
}
, then dial the phone
number.
Note:
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A 3.5 second pause is inserted each
time
{
PAUSE
}
is pressed. Press
{
PAUSE
}
repeatedly to insert longer
pauses.
Using the FLASH key
Pressing
{
FLASH
}
allows you to use
special features of your host PBX, such as,
transferring an extension call, or accessing
optional telephone services such as Call
Waiting (page 41).
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Pressing
{
FLASH
}
cancels mute (page
40) and temporary tone dialing mode
(page 42).
Note:
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To change the flash time, see page 83.
For call waiting service users
If a call is received on the same line as the
current conversation, you will hear call
waiting tone. Press
{
CALL WAIT
}
to
answer the second call.
To use Call Waiting, you must subscribe to
your telephone service provider’s Call
Waiting service.
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The first call is put on hold while you
answer the second call.
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To switch between calls, press
{
CALL WAIT
}
.
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The call waiting service cannot be used
when:
– the first call on the same line is on
hold, or
– the automated attendant system or
Answering System is responding to
the first call on the same line
(pages 66, 71).
Note:
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Please contact your telephone service
provider for details and availability of this
service in your area.
Call waiting caller ID display
If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call
Waiting with Caller ID services (CWID),
when a second call is received on the
same line while talking, the second caller’s
information will be displayed. After you
hear call waiting tone while talking, the
display shows the caller’s name with the
phone number, and “
Waiting
” is
displayed.
Example
(from the
base unit):
Base Unit Handset
Talk
9P012
Line1
Base Unit
Handset
Example
(from the
base unit):
Base Unit Handset
John Smith
--------Waiting--------
0-123-456-7890
