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OPERATION
Mute
This feature lets you mute the telephone so that you can hear the other
party, but the other party can’t hear you.
To activate this feature, press and release M. The MUTE light goes on.
To return to the conversation, press and release M again.
NOTE: Switching from handset to speakerphone or from speakerphone to
handset, changing lines, and putting a call on hold also cancel Mute.
Flash
Use F instead of the switchhook to activate telephone company
subscriber services such as Call Waiting or Three-Way Calling.
Temporary Tone Dialing
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can change from dial pulse to
touch tone dialing during a call by pressing *. This is useful if you need to
send touch tone signals for access to telephone banking or long-distance
services.
1Dial the number.
2Press and release *. Buttons pressed after this send touch tone signals.
3After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to rotary service.
Conference Calls
This feature lets you set up a three-party call by using two lines at the same
time. You can also join an intercom call with a call on an outside line.
1Make or answer a call.
2Press and release H.
3Call someone on another line.
4When this call is answered, press C. The three-party conference
call begins immediately.
5To end a conference call, hang up. All parties will disconnect.
To talk privately with one party:
1Press H to place both lines on hold.
2Press a LINE button to talk privately with the person on that line.
3Press C to resume conference call.