operation, the display will show SPEAKERPHONE, and the SPEAKER LED will light.
During handset operation, the display will show == TALK == and 
will appear.
CALL TIMER
When the handset is picked up or the SPEAKER button is pressed, the call counter will begin and show the elapsed time on the display screen.
LCD BACKLIGHT DISPLAY
The LCD has a backlight that will turn on under the following conditions;
•Incoming call
•Picking up the handset
•Pressing any button
NOTE:
The backlight will switch off automatically approximately 15 seconds after the last activity.
The AC Adapter must be plugged into the unit to enable BACK LIGHT to work.
CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET
Your phone is equipped with a headset jack on the base. This jack allows you to connect a headset with a 2.5 mm plug.
NOTE: You cannot use the speakerphone with a headset connected to the phone.
MUTING A CALL
Press MUTE to turn off the handset microphone, allowing private conversations in the same room without the other party hearing. Press MUTE again to resume the conversation with the calling party.
NOTE: During the mute condition, the display will show < MIC MUTE >.
PLACING A CALL ON HOLD
1.To place a call on hold, press HOLD and hang up. The HOLD LED will light; the display will show < CALL ON HOLD >.
2.To begin the conversation again, pick up the handset, press SPEAKER, or pick up an extension phone. The hold will then be automatically released.
MUSIC ON HOLD
When a call is placed on hold, the telephone will play music to reassure your caller that the call has not been disconnected.
USING FLASH
Press FLASH to perform the switch hook operation for special services, such as Call Waiting.
For example, if you have Call Waiting, press FLASH to take an incoming call without disconnecting the current call. Press FLASH again to return to the first call.
NOTE: If you do not have special phone services, pressing FLASH might disconnect the current call. During memory storage, you may press FLASH to insert a flash; an ‘F’ will show on the LCD between numbers.
USING TONE SERVICES ON A PULSE LINE
If you have pulse service, you can still use special services that require tone signals, such as
1.Be sure T/P is set to P
2.Dial the service's main number.
3.When the service answers, press 
or #. Any additional numbers you dial will then be sent as tone signals.
4.After you complete the call and hang up, the phone resets to pulse dialing.
PROGRAMMING THE EMERGENCY BUTTONS
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