Aastra Telecom 470 manual Making and Answering Calls

Making and Answering Calls

Predialing a number

Predialing lets you view a number before you dial. Enter the number using the dial pad before lifting the handset. Use the Backspace softkey or 3to correct any errors. To dial the number, lift the handset, or press the Dial softkey, or press d.

Note: This feature is not available if you choose to use the Live DialPad option. See the sec- tion "Customizing your phone" for more information.

Handsfree Calling

The Handsfree feature allows you to speak to someone without using the handset. To dial using Handsfree, enter a number and then press d or the Dial softkey. To answer using Handsfree, press d when a call is ringing. To switch between Handsfree and the handset when the handset is off hook, press d. When the handset is on hook, press dto disconnect a Handsfree call. When Handsfree is on, the speaker light turns on. When the speaker light is on, press aat any time to mute Handsfree. The speaker light will flash and you will hear the caller, but they will not hear you. To switch between Handsfree and mute press a.

Note: Handsfree operation as described above will be affected if the audio mode option has been activated. See the section "Customizing your phone" for more infor- mation.

Timing a call

When you make or answer a call, the Timer shows the elapsed time of the call.

Using Flash

The ¯key allows you to access telephone company subscribed services, such as call waiting and three-way calling. These services vary from area to area, so contact your telephone company for instructions on using available services with your Model 470 telephone. If these instructions say to press the “hook-switch” or “receiver button,” press the

¯key.

Extension in Use

The Extension in use prompt appears on the telephone display and the telephone status light turns on when someone uses another telephone on the same line.

This message also appears when the telephone is not properly connected to a phone line.

Using the Redial List

The Redial List records the last 5 numbers you dialed.

Redialing a number

1.Press ∑to view the Redial List.

2.Use the srkeys to move the cursor to the number you want to dial.

3.Lift the handset to dial the

number, or press the Dial softkey or dto dial the number using Handsfree.

Deleting the Redial List

1.Press ∑to view the Redial List.

2.Press the DeleteList softkey.

3.Press the Delete softkey to confirm.

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Making and Answering Calls