TELEPHONE OPERATION
Making and Answering a
Lift the handset to make and receive calls as you usually would.
Making and Answering a Call—
Speakerphone
NOTE: The red speakerphone light will go on when the speakerphone is being used.
To make a call using the speaker-
phone, press and hold 
until the speakerphone light comes on, wait for dial tone, then dial (either manual- ly or using the memory feature).
To answer a call using the speaker-
phone, press and hold 
until the speakerphone light comes on (do not lift handset). When the call
is finished, press 
again to hang up.
To switch from handset to speaker-
phone, press 
. To switch from speakerphone to handset, lift the handset.
NOTE: Using an extension phone is not recommended while using the speakerphone.
Volume Button
The VOLUME button adjusts the speaker or the handset during your call. Adjusting one does not affect the other.
When on a call, press 
to increase
volume, 
to decrease volume.
Redial
The telephone stores in memory the last number you called. The number (up to 24 digits) will remain in the Redial memory until you dial another number.
To dial the same number again, lift
the handset or press 
, listen
for the dial tone, and press 
.
To erase Redial, press 
,
, then 
again.
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Hold
The Hold feature allows you to keep a call on the line while you step away from the phone or while some- one takes the call on an extension phone. When a call is on Hold, the red HOLD light flashes, and nothing either party says can be heard. You cannot access any special features.
To activate, press and release 
, and place the handset back in the cradle. When using the speaker-
phone, press and release 
.
To release Hold, lift the handset from the cradle or press 
— OR —
Lift the handset of an extension phone of the line on Hold
— OR —
If the handset is not in the cradle,
press 
or lift the handset and
press 
.
Mute
The Mute feature allows you to hear your caller, but your caller will not be able to hear anything you say.
Press and release 
(the red MUTE light goes on) to talk private- ly with someone else in the room without the person on the phone hearing you. Press and release 
again (the MUTE light goes off) to continue your conversation with the other party.
Flash
The Flash feature is useful if you have subscribed to custom calling services from your local telephone company.
Press 
instead of the switc h- hook to activate services such as call waiting or
You may have to press other buttons
before or after 
as explained in the custom calling instructions provid- ed by your local telephone company.
The 
button is used only as a substitute for pressing the switchhook.
Temporary Tone Dialing
If you have rotary service, you can change from pulse to tone dialing during a call by pressing 
. This is useful if you need to send tone signals for access to telephone banking or
EXAMPLE:
1Dial a number.
2Press and release 
; all keys pressed after this will send tone signals.
3After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to rotary service.
Digits pressed after 
will not be stored in Redial.
Ringer Volume
The RINGER volume switch allows you to turn the telephone ringer OFF, or to set it to ring at LO or HI volume. You can dial or answer calls normally with the ringer off. Other telephones in your home will still ring; they are not affected by the switch.
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