•Refer to page 15 “Setting Caller ID Options” to turn the AutoTalk feature On if desired. Any key answer can be used only when AutoTalk is set to On.
•The handset microphone is located on the bottom of the handset (see “Controls and Functions” on page 6). Position yourself as near to the handset as possible and speak clearly.
•The base microphone is located under the base. Position yourself as near to the base as possible and speak clearly.
[ 18 ] B A S I C S
Making and Receiving Calls
On the handset, you may also use the speakerphone while talking on your phone. Using the handset speakerphone is called
easily communicate while performing other tasks, such as cooking. appears during
You can easily switch a call from normal conversation to
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To answer a call | Handset on the Base |
| Press | (talk). |
| Pick up the handset (AutoTalk) |
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| or pick up the handset and |
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| Handset off the Base | Handset off the Base |
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| Press any number key, /tone, | Press spkr. |
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To make a call | Handset off the Base | Handset off the Base |
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| 1) Press talk/flash. | 1) Press spkr. | 1) Press | (talk). |
| 2) Listen for the dial tone. | 2) Listen for the dial tone. | 2) Listen for the dial tone. | |
| 3) Dial the number. | 3) Dial the number. | 3) Dial the number. | |
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| Dial the number, then | Dial the number, then |
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| press talk/flash. | press spkr. |
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| Note: If a call is not established, you will hear a beep |
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| and “Unavailable” will appear in the display. |
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To hang up | Press end, or return the handset to the base (AutoStandby). | Press | (talk). | |
To enter a pause | When you dial the number, press redial/p. | Pressing | (talk). | |
within the dialing | “P” appears in the display, which represents a pause. | When you dial the number, | ||
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