Making/Answering Calls
Base unit
1Press {a} during an outside call.
2To release hold, press {s}.
L A handset user can take the call by pressing {C}.
Note for handset and base unit:
L If a call is kept on hold for more than 9 minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound. After 1 additional minute on hold, the call is disconnected.
L If another phone is connected to the same line (page 9), you can also take the call by lifting its handset.
L While an outside call is on hold, the in use indicator on the base unit flashes.
Mute
While mute is turned on, you can hear the other party, but the other party cannot hear you.
Handset
1Press 1during conversation. L 1flashes.
2To return to the conversation, press 1again.
Base unit
1Press {T} during conversation. L The speakerphone indicator on
the base unit flashes.
2To return to the conversation, press {T} again.
Recall/flash
{ECO/R} on the handset or {R} on the base unit allows you to use the special features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call, or accessing optional telephone services.
Note:
L To change the recall/flash time, see page 25.
For call waiting or Call Waiting Caller ID service users
To use call waiting, you must first subscribe to call waiting from your service provider/telephone company. This feature allows you to receive calls while you are already talking on the phone. If you receive a call while on the phone, you will hear a call waiting tone.
If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID services, the 2nd caller’s information is displayed after you hear the call waiting tone on the handset.
1Press {ECO/R} on the handset or {R} on the base unit to answer the 2nd call.
2To switch between calls, press
{ECO/R} on the handset or {R} on the base unit.
Note:
L Please contact your service provider/ telephone company for details and availability of this service in your area.
Temporary tone dialling (for rotary/pulse service users)
You can temporarily switch the dialling mode to tone when you need to access
1Make a call.
2Press {*} when prompted to enter your code or PIN, then press the appropriate dial keys.
Note:
L The dialling mode will return to pulse when you hang up.
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