GE 00023598 manual Placing a Phone Call, Temporary Tone Dialing, Flash

Placing a Phone Call

1.Lift the handset or press the SPEAKERPHONE button and wait for a dial tone.

2.Dial the telephone number you wish to call.

3.You can also dial the number on the keypad first, then press the SPEAKERPHONE button to dial out. The screen displays PREDIAL. In case of a mistake in entering the number, press the DELETE button to erase the last digit.

4.You can adjust the volume of the caller’s voice by pressing the VOLUME (+ or -)buttons.

Switching between Speakerphone and Handset

You can switch between speakerphone and handset while the phone is dialing a number, or anytime during a conversation.

•Speakerphone to Handset — Pick up the handset.

•Handset to Speakerphone — Press the SPEAKERPHONE button, then hang up handset.

Temporary Tone Dialing

If you have pulse service, you can temporarily change from pulse to tone service. After dialing the telephone number, press and release the TONE (*) button on the telephone. This allows access to phone services that require a tone, such as banking and long-distance services. After you hang up the handset, the telephone automatically returns to pulse service.

Flash

Press the FLASH/EXIT button to activate customer calling services such as call waiting or call transfer, which are provided by your local phone company.

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