Making/Answering Calls
Answering calls
When a call is being received, the ringer indicator flashes rapidly.
1Press {C} or {s}.
LYou can also answer the call by
pressing any dial key from {0} to {9}, {*}, or {#}. (Any key talk
feature)
2When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Note:
LYou can change the ringer indicator colour and the ringer tone (page 25). You can also adjust the handset ringer volume (page 25).
Auto talk
This feature allows you to answer a call by simply lifting the handset off the base unit or charger. You do not need to press {C}. To activate this feature, see page 25.
Temporary ringer off
While the handset is ringing for an outside call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing {OFF}.
Useful features during a call
HOLD button
This feature allows you to put an outside call on hold.
Press {HOLD} during an outside call.
Press {HOLD} 2 times during an outside call.
LTo release the hold, press {C}. LAnother handset user can take the
call by pressing {C}.
Note:
LIf another phone is connected to the same line (page 9), you can also take the call by lifting its handset.
LIf a call is kept on hold for more than 6 minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound and the ringer indicator flashes rapidly. After 4 additional minutes on hold, the call is disconnected.
Mute button
While mute is turned on, you can hear the other party, but the other party cannot hear you.
To mute your voice, press {Mute}.
LTo return to the conversation, press {Mute} or {C}.
Note:
LWhen this feature is turned on, {Mute} flashes.
L{Mute} is a soft key visible on the handset display during a call.
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