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Making/Answering Calls
Useful features during a call
HOLD button
This feature allows you to put an outside call on hold.
Press {HOLD} during an outside call. L “Hold” will be displayed.
L To return to the call, press {C} or {s}.
KX-TG5422 and KX-TG5423:
1 Press {HOLD} during an outside call.
L To transfer the call to another handset, see page 31, step 2.
2 Press {HOLD} again.
L “Hold” will be displayed.
L To return to the call, press {C} or {s}.
L Another handset user can take the call by pressing {C} or {s}.
Note:
L “Line on hold” will be displayed on the other handsets
L If another phone is connected on the same line (page 9), you can also take the call by lifting its handset.
L If a call is kept on hold for more than 6 minutes, an alarm tone will start to sound and the ringer indicator will flash rapidly. After 4 additional minutes on hold, the call will be disconnected.
MUTE button
You can mute your voice during a conversation. While mute is turned on you will be able to hear the other party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. To mute your voice, press {MUTE}.
Example: Talk
L “<Mute>” will flash on the display.
L To return to the conversation, press {MUTE}, {C}, or {s}.
Voice enhancer
This feature clarifies the voice of the person you are talking to, reproducing a more
1 Press {MENU} during an outside call.
2 To turn this feature on or off, press {3}.
L You can also select “V.E. on” or “V.E. off” by pressing {V} or {^} then pressing {>}.
g3=V.E. on
L When turned on, “J” will be displayed.
Note:
L Once you turn voice enhancer on, it will be activated for all outside calls until turned off.
L You can also turn this feature on or off by programming (page 38).
L Depending on the condition and quality of your telephone line, this feature may emphasize existing line noise. If it becomes difficult to hear, turn this feature off.
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