Making/Answering Calls
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L To release the mute, press {MUTE} again.
FLASH button
Using the handset or base unit Pressing {FLASH/CALL WAIT} allows you to use special features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call, or accessing optional telephone services such as Call Waiting.
Note:
LPressing {FLASH/CALL WAIT} cancels temporary Tone Dialing mode or the mute (page 15).
L To change the flash time, see page 43.
For Call Waiting service users
Using the handset or base unit
To use Call Waiting, you must subscribe to your telephone company’s Call Waiting service.
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.
Press {FLASH/CALL WAIT} to answer the 2nd call.
L The 1st call is put on hold while you answer the 2nd call.
L To switch between calls, press {FLASH/ CALL WAIT}.
L Call Waiting service cannot be used when the first call is put on hold, or the Answering System is handling a call.
L If this function does not operate properly, consult your telephone company for details.
Note:
L Please contact your telephone company for details and availability of this service in your area.
Call Waiting Caller ID display
If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID services (CWID), when a second call is received while talking using the handset, the second caller’s information will be displayed. After you hear a call waiting tone while talking, the display shows the caller’s name with the phone number and
“----Waiting-----”.
Note:
L Contact your telephone company for details about availability in your area, and to verify that CWID is activated on your telephone line.
L The caller’s information will only be shown on the display of the handset which is on the outside call.
L The second caller’s name will not be announced even if the Talking Caller ID feature is on (page 41).
Temporary tone dialing (for rotary/pulse service users)
You can temporarily switch the dialing mode to tone when you need to access touch tone services (for example, answering services, telephone banking services, etc.).
Press {*} (TONE) on the handset or the base unit before entering access numbers which require tone dialing.
Note:
L The dialing mode will return to pulse when you hang up.
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