Chan Channel key, Hold key, Cancel key, Tone key

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BASICS

Tip: Do not use TALK/CALL BACK (or SPEAKER on base) to activate custom calling services such as Call Waiting, or you will hang up the phone.

CHAN (Channel) key

While talking, you might need to manually change the channel in order to get rid of static. Press and release the CHAN key on the handset to switch to the next clear channel.

HOLD key

Press HOLD on the handset or base to put a call on hold. To release a line on hold, press HOLD again or pick up an extension phone.

Note: If you are using the handset, the incoming call indicator flashes. If you are using the speakerphone the SPEAKER key flashes.

CANCEL key

Press CANCEL to cancel certain commands you initiated. Press CANCEL to hang up after finishing a call.

TONE key

This feature enables Pulse service phone users to access touch-tone services offered by banks, credit card companies, etc.

1.Call the bank’s information line.

2.Press TONE after your call is answered.

3.Follow the voice instructions to complete your transaction.

4.Hang up when finished. The phone returns to Pulse service.

Handset locator

This feature helps to locate a misplaced handset.

Press and release PAGE/INTERCOM on the base. The screen shows PAGING. The handset beeps continuously for about 2 minutes or until you press any key on the handset.

Note: You can still page the handset with the ringer off.

BASICS

MUTE key

To have a private, off-line conversation, use the MUTE feature. The caller on the other end of the line cannot hear you, but you can still hear them.

To mute the microphone:

1.Press MUTE on the handset or the base.

2.Press MUTE again to return to your phone conversation. If you are using the handset, the incoming call indicator flashes. If you are using the speakerphone, the MUTE key on the base flashes.

MUTE shows in either screen.

Low battery warning

If the battery is low, a warning tone consisting of 4 short beeps will sound from the handset when in TALK mode. LOW BATTERY shows on screen.

VOICE MAIL/IN USE indicator

•Flashes when you have a new voice mail

•Lights when the handset is in use.

When your subscribe to a voice mail service offered by your phone company, the phone alerts you when voice mail has been received. MESSAGE WAITING appears on screen for 60 seconds when a voice mail is received. The VOICE MAIL/IN USE indicator on the base flashes to indicate there is a voice mail waiting. After the voice mail has been reviewed MSG WAITING OFF appears on screen and the VOICE MAIL/IN USE indicator stops flashing.

•This indicator does not work with your answering machine.

Note: The phone will only work with an FSK type of VMWI system. It will not work with the Stutter Dial Tone type of VMWI system.