The Basics
Basic Operation
The Basics
Basic Operation
Using the Basic Features
Answering Calls
■Outside calls: Ring with 2 short rings followed by a long ring.
■Intercom calls: Ring with 1 long ring.
■To answer a call: Press TALK or the flashing line key.
-If your handset is in the charger, lifting the handset answers the incoming call.
Placing Calls
■Intercom calls: Press TALK + Dial
■Outside calls: Press TALK + Dial trunk access code + Dial outside number, or Press line key + Dial outside number
Hanging Up
■Press TALK or place the handset in the charger.
Changing Channels
If the installation site has more than one DS1000/2000 900 Mhz Cordless Telephone, set up each telephone to operate on its own channel.
■While on a call, press CH.
-The TALK icon flashes briefly while the handset changes channels. There are 30 channels max.
-If you select a channel that is already in use, you see SYSTEM BUSY.
Standby Mode
■When the handset is out of the charger, it will go into Standby Mode after about 5 minutes. Standby mode blanks the display to conserve power.
■Placing or answering a call automatically cancels Standby Mode.
Traveling Out Of Range
■If you try to place a call while out of range (beyond the range of your handset):
-ACQUIRING LINK flashes in your display.
-You hear five quick beeps.
-NO SERVICE flashes in your display.
■If you travel out of range while on a call:
-You hear five quick beeps.
-Your handset goes into standby mode.
-The call disconnects.
Using the Base Cordless and Desk Buttons
■While on a call at your cordless handset: Press Desk to transfer the call to your desk extension.
■While on a call at your desk extension: Press Cordless to transfer the call to your cordless handset.
■While idle at your cordless handset: Press Desk to call your desk extension on the Intercom.
■While idle at your desk extension: Press Cordless to beep (locate) for cordless handset.
Low Battery
If the LOW icon displays:
■If on a call, press TALK to hang up as soon as possible so your call is not interrupted.
■Recharge or replace the battery before placing or answering another call.
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