GE 27951, 27950 manual Auto Standby, Ringer On/Off, Flash, Mute

Auto Standby

If you place the handset in the cradle while the handset is off the hook (during a call), the call is automatically disconnected.

Ringer On/Off

1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press the MUTE/ringer on/off button to switch the ringer on or off.

NOTE: If you turn the ringer OFF, RINGER OFF shows in the display.

Flash

If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local telephone company, you will receive Caller ID information (if available) on Call Waiting calls. During a phone call, you will hear a beep to indicate another call is waiting on the line and Caller ID information for the waiting call shows on the handset display.

•To connect to the waiting call, press the FLASH/exit button on the handset, and your original call is put on hold.

•To switch between the two calls, press the FLASH/exit button.

TIP: Do not press the TALK/END button on the handset to activate a custom calling service, such as call waiting, or call will disconnect.

Mute

To have a private, off-line conversation, use the MUTE feature. The party on the telephone line cannot hear you, but you can hear them.

1.Press the MUTE/ringer on/off button. The handset display shows MUTE.

2.Press the MUTE/ringer on/off button to cancel and return to your phone conversation.

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