Using Special Features
Answering an Intercom Page
When the intercom page tone sounds, the display will show the ID of the station that is paging.
) Press [ /Flash] or [Clear/Int’com] on the handset, or [
] or [Int’com] on the base. If AutoTalk is on, the handset will automatically answer the page when you pick up the handset from the cradle.
2) To hang up an intercom call, press [
] on the handset or [Int’com] on the base.
Muting the Microphone
Mute turns off the microphone so the caller can’t hear you. This only works while you are on a call.
) Press [
/Mute] on the handset or [Clear/Mute] on the base. MUTE ON and appear in the display; remains while muting is on.
2) To cancel muting, press [
/Mute] on the handset or [Clear/Mute] on the base again. MUTE OFF appears.
Tone Dialing Switch Over
If your phone is set to pulse dialing, you can temporarily switch to tone dialing after the call connects. This feature is useful when you need tone dialing to use automated menu systems, such as telephone bank tellers, telephone prescription refills, customer support menus, etc. Make your call normally. Once your call connects, press [*/tone] on the station. Any digits you enter from then on will be sent with tone dialing. When this particular call ends, the phone automatically returns to pulse dialing.
See Changing the Dial Mode on page 10 for instructions on setting your phone for pulse or tone dialing.
Installing the Optional Headset
Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for
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