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Telephone operation
Basic operation
Make, answer or end a call
Handset
To make a call, lift the handset and dial the number. The number appears on screen when dialing.
To answer a call, lift the handset.
To override automatic line selection, lift the handset, then press and release a LINE button.
— OR —
Press the LINE button for the desired line and lift the handset.
To end the call, replace the handset.
Speakerphone
To make a call, press SPEAKER. The SPEAKER light goes on. Wait for a dial tone before dialing the number. The number appears on screen when dialing.
To answer a call, press SPEAKER or press the LINE button of the incoming call, then press SPEAKER.
To override automatic line selection, press SPEAKER, then press and release a LINE button. Dial the number within twenty seconds.
— OR —
Press the LINE button for the desired line and press SPEAKER. Dial the number within twenty seconds. To end a call, press SPEAKER again.
NOTES:
. If one line is in use, any calls made or answered on the other line will use the same mode (handset, speakerphone, or headset) already in use.
2.If you dial a telephone number with more than 16 digits, the screen will display only the last 16 digits.
3.When making a call, the telephone uses the primary line programmed (See Set the primary line on page 19). When answering a call, it automatically selects the ringing line.
4.If headset is programmed as the default mode (see Set preferred mode on page 21), you must press SPEAKER to activate the speakerphone.
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