Panasonic KX-THA16 operating instructions Answering calls, Useful features during a call

C Making/Answering Calls

Answering calls

1 {s}

LThe called line is automatically selected.

LYou can also answer the call by pressing any button except the navigator key or {OFF}. (Any key talk feature)

2 Speak into the MIC.

3 When you finish talking, press {OFF} or {s}.

Note:

LYou can also answer the call by pressing {LINE1} or {LINE2} in step 1.

LTo change the line selection, see page 48.

Temporary ringer off

While the unit is ringing for an outside call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing {OFF}.

Useful features during a call

HOLD button

This feature allows you to put an outside call on hold.

Press {HOLD} 2 times during an outside call.

LTo release the hold, press {LINE1} or {LINE2} that is flashing on the unit.

Note:

LIf a call is kept on hold for more than 6 minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound. After 4 additional minutes on hold, the call is disconnected.

MUTE button

While mute is turned on, you can hear the other party, but the other party cannot hear you.

To mute your voice, press {MUTE}.

LTo return to the conversation, press {MUTE} or {s}.

FLASH button

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.

Note:

LTo change the flash time, see page 49.

For Call Waiting service users

To use Call Waiting, you must subscribe to your telephone company’s Call Waiting service.

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. Please contact your telephone company for

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