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HOLD
Press the hold button on the base to put a call on hold. The hold button
light turns on.
To take a call off hold, press the hold button again, and the hold button
light turns off.
• To switch a call on hold from the base to the cordless handset, press
TALK/callback on the handset.
If you continue the call on a separate extension phone, your cordless
phone releases the line to the extension phone, and the hold button light
turns off.
CANCEL
Press the *TONE/cancel button on the handset or TONE*/exit button on the
base to end an operation, such as PAGE or to exit the programmable menu.
MUTE
To have a private, off-line conversation, use the mute feature. The party on
the other end of the line cannot hear you, but you can still hear them.
1. Press the mute button on the base. The base display shows

MUTE ON

and the mute button light turns on.
2. Press the mute button again to cancel and return to your phone conversation.
TEMPORARY TONE DIALING
This feature is useful only if you use pulse dialing service. Temporary tone dialing
enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touch-tone services offered
by banks, credit card companies, etc. For example, when you call your bank you
may need to enter your account number. Using the temporary tone allows you to
temporarily make your phone touch tone compatible.
1. Dial the telephone number and wait for the line to connect.
2. When your call is answered, press the *TONE/cancel button on your
handset or TONE*/exit on your base number pad to temporarily change
from pulse dialing to tone dialing.
3. Follow the automated instructions to get the information you need.