On the handset, you may also use the speakerphone while talking to an outside call.
Using the handset speakerphone is called “hands-free conversation”. This feature
allows you to easily communicate while performing other tasks, such as cooking.
appears during hands-free conversation.
You can easily switch a call from normal conversation to “hands-free conversation”.
To switch a call, press
speaker
during the call.
From the Handset
Normal conversation
Hands-free conversation
To answer a call
Handset On the Base
Pick up the handset (AutoTalk)
or pick up the handset and
press
talk/flash
.
Handset Off the Base
Handset Off the Base
Press any number key,
/tone/
t
,
Press
speaker
.
or
#/
s
(Any Key Answer),
or press
talk/flash
.
To make a call
Handset Off the Base
Handset Off the Base
1) Press
talk/flash
.
1) Press
speaker
.
2) Listen for the dial tone.
2) Listen for the dial tone.
3) Dial the number.
3) Dial the number.
OR
OR
Dial the number, then
Dial the number, then
press
talk/flash
.
press
speaker
.
Note:
If a call is not established, you will hear a beep
and “
Unavailable
” will appear in the display.
To hang up
Press
end
, or return the handset to the base (AutoStandby).
To enter a pause When you dial the number, press the
PAUSE
soft key.
within the
“
P
” appears in the display, which represents a pause.
dialing sequence
B A S I C S
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Making and Receiving Calls
• To set “Autotalk” or
“Anykey Answer”
e
e
see page 22.
• The handset
microphone is located
at the bottom of the
handset (see “Controls
and Functions” on
page 6). Position
yourself as near to the
handset as possible
and speak clearly.
• If the line is used
by DCT5260 or
DCX520 handsets,
“
Line in use
”
appears in another
idle handsets display.
• Only one handset can
make an outside call
at a time.
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