Panasonic KX-TG5976AL Useful features during a call, Adjusting the ringer volume, Hold button

Making/Answering Calls

Using the base unit

1 {SP-PHONE}

2 Speak into the MIC.

3 When you finish talking, press {SP- PHONE}.

Adjusting the ringer volume

Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to select the desired volume when in standby mode.

LTo turn the ringer off, press and hold {V} until the unit beeps.

LTo stop ringing, press {STOP}.

Setting the ringer tone

There are 3 tones and 3 melodies.

1 Press {^} or {V}.

2 Within 10 seconds, press {<}or {>} repeatedly to select the desired tone.

LTo stop ringing, press {STOP}.

Note:

LIf you select a melody for the base unit’s ringer tone, the ringer continues to sound for several seconds if:

–the caller hangs up before you answer the call.

–another person answers the call using another phone connected to the same line.

Useful features

Useful features during a call

HOLD button

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

Handset

1 Press {HOLD} during an outside call.

LTo transfer the call to the base unit or another handset, continue from step 2, “Transferring calls”, page 64.

2 Press {HOLD} again.

LTo release the hold, press {C}.

LThe base unit user can take the call by pressing {SP-PHONE}.

LAnother handset user can take the call by pressing {C}.

Base unit

Press {HOLD} during an outside call.

LTo release the hold, press {SP- PHONE}.

LHandset users can take the call by pressing {C}.

Note for handset and base unit:

LWhile an outside call is on hold, the IN USE indicator on the base unit flashes.

LIf another phone is connected to the same line (page 14), you can also take the call by lifting its handset.

LIf 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.

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