Panasonic KXTG6842B, KX-TG6873B, KXTG6843B Answering calls, Useful features during a call

Making/Answering Calls

Pause (for PBX/long distance service users)

A pause is sometimes required when making calls using a PBX or long distance service. When storing a calling card access number and/or PIN in the phonebook, a pause is also needed (page 24).

Example: If you need to dial the line access number “9” when making outside calls with a PBX:

Handset

19 a MDN (Pause)

2Dial the phone number. a MN

Base unit

19 a MPAUSEN

2Dial the phone number. a MZN

Note for handset and base unit:

RA 3.5 second pause is inserted each time you press MDN (Pause) on the handset or MPAUSEN on the base unit.

Answering calls

Using the handset

1Lift the handset and press MN or M N when the unit rings.

R You can also answer the call by pressing any dial key from 0 to 9, *, or #. (Any key answer feature)

2When you finish talking, press MOFFN or place the handset on the base unit or charger.

Auto talk

You can answer calls simply by lifting the handset off the base unit or charger. You do not need to press MN. To turn this feature on, see page 29.

Using the base unit

When a call is being received, the SP-PHONE indicator flashes rapidly.

1Press MZN when the unit rings.

2 Speak into the microphone.

3 When you finish talking, press MZN.

Adjusting the ringer volume

Handset / Base unit

nWhile the unit is ringing for an incoming call:

Press MDN or MCN repeatedly to select the desired volume.

nProgramming the volume beforehand: 1 MMENUN#160

2 MbN: Select the desired volume. a

MSAVEN

3 Proceed with the operation for your unit.

Handset: MOFFN

Base unit: MEXITN

Temporary ringer off

Handset

While the unit is ringing for a call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing MN.

Useful features during a call

Hold

This feature allows you to put an outside call on hold.

Handset

1Press MMENUN during an outside call.

2 MbN: “Hold” a MSELECTN

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