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Telephone Operation

Options while on calls

Caller ID (Handset Only)

If you have Caller ID service, the caller’s number will appear on the display screen after the first ring (see page 23 for additional Caller ID features and options).

Call waiting

If you have Call Waiting service, you will hear a beep if someone calls while you are already on a call. Press PHONE on the handset (or press @FLASH at the base) to put your current call on hold and take the new call. You can press these buttons at any time to switch back and forth between calls.

Ring silencing (Handset Only)

Press Owhile the phone is ringing to silence the ringer. You can answer the call, or let the caller leave a message.

Hold

During a call you can press Hat the handset (or HOLD at the base) to hold the call. Press H or PHONE at the

handset (or, @SPEAKERPHONE or HOLD at the base) to resume the call.

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