Telephone operation
Options while on calls
Hold
While on a call, press HOLD. The LINE light for the call will flash slowly while the call is on hold. You can replace the handset in the cradle without disconnecting the line and the speakerphone or headset is automatically disabled.
To release hold and return to the call:
Press the LINE button for the call.
The call will automatically be reconnected in the original mode (speakerphone or headset), or you can lift the handset. The LINE light for the call remains on steadily when you release HOLD.
For information about automatic line selection, see Turn automatic line selection on or off on page 20.
Switch between lines during a call
During a call on one line, you can make or answer a call on the other line by pressing HOLD. You can use the HOLD and LINE buttons to switch back and forth between calls as often as necessary.
Example: While using line 1, line 2 rings:
1.Press HOLD to hold line 1.
2.Press LINE 2 to answer the other call.
3.Press LINE 1 to hang up line 2 and return to the first call.
— OR —
Press HOLD to hold line 2, and press LINE 1 to return to your first call.
NOTE: If you switch lines without pressing HOLD first, you will disconnect the call.
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