Joining a Handset Conversation, Flash, Redial

BASIC OPERATION

If a call is on HOLD using the VT2900 and you pick up another phone on the same line, the VT2900 will take itself off HOLD and turn OFF. Therefore, you do not have to go back to turn the phone OFF if you go to another extension. It is done automatically.

The Mute Feature

When you press MUTE while using the speakerphone, you can hear the caller'svoice, but they can'thear you. Use this feature to speak to someone inthe roomwithoutyour caller hearing. While the call is muted, the MUTE indicator will be lit. To go back to the two-way conversation, press MUTE again.

This feature is also helpful when using the speakerphone in a noisy room. (Loud background noise can prevent your caller's voice fromcoming over the speaker). Press MUTE while your caller is speaking. Press MUTE again when you are ready to speak.

Using Both Lines At Once

If your using your handset to carry on a conversation on one line, it is possible to use the other line to answer a call, make a call or use the intercom - all without disconnecting your first call.

If someone is using the speakerphone or another extension to talk on one line, you can still use the handset to make or answer calls on the other line.

You can also link both lines together to have a three or four-way conversation. See Conferencing on page 21.

If you press HOLD to place a call on hold, you can use the other line as if it were a second phone.

For example, if the second line rings when you are on a call, press HOLD to put the first call on hold. Press the LlNE key of the incoming call. To switch back to your original call, press the LlNE key of the original call which is on hold.

To hang up the second call but still keepthe first call on hold, simply press OFF.

You can also place the second call on hold and return to the first. Just press the LlNE key of the original call, the other call will automatically be put on hold. This is same as pressing HOLD, then the LlNE key.

NOTE: If you want to switch to another line without disconnectingyour current call, you can also simply press the other line. This will automatically put your first call on HOLD and connect you to the second call. The only way to disconnect a call is to have the call active and press OFF.

Switching to the Handset

If the handset is in the base, vou can switch from the base by picking up the handset and pressing the appropriate LlNE key. Press OFF on the base unit to disconnect it from the conversation.

To switch back to the speakerphone, you must first press the appropriate LlNE key on the base, press OFF on the handset, then place the handset back in the cradle.

NOTE: You cannot switch back to the speakerphone just by returning the handset to the base - that will disconnect the call.

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Joining a Handset Conversation

If someone is speaking on the handset, you can join the conversation on the speakerphone. Just press the appropriate LlNE key on the base unit. This is just like picking up an extension. Either party can then leave the conversation by pressing OFF.

Likewise, if you are using the speakerphone, someone at the handset can join the conversation by pressing the appropriate LlNE key on the handset, then leave by pressing OFF.

The call will remain connectedas long as either the handset or the speakerphone remains on the line. (To disconnect the call, both the handset and the base unit must hang UP.)

FLASH

You can use your VT2900 cordless phone with services such as Call Waiting and Call Forwarding. Instead of pressing the switch-hook (as you would on a regular phone) press the LlNE key of the line you are talking on. This feature is not available during conference calls.

When flashing the line in order to dial a new number, wait 2 seconds or check that dial tone is present before dialing.

REDIAL

To REDIAL the last number you dialed out, press a LlNE key then press REDIAL. The phone will automatically dial out the number. The number will be shown on the display.