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TELEPHONE OPERATION Answering and making Calls Using the Handset
The TP88 is used like any conventional phone, in addition, the speaker phone keeps
your hands free, which makes phoning considerably easier for you. When the telephone
rings, allow it to ring twice so caller ID information is received.
Answering Calls with the Speakerphone
1. When there is an incoming call, ringing is heard. If you are subscribed to caller ID
service, the caller information is shown after the first ring.
2. To answer the call, press the SPEAKER button, and begin to speak. The Speaker
LED indicator will light. After 8 seconds the call timer will begin keeping track of the
elapsed time for the phone call. It is not necessary to lift the handset. Always wait for
the second ring to occur before pressing the speakerphone button in order to get caller
ID information.
3. To end the call, press the SPEAKER button again.
4. The Speaker LED indicator will go off and the display will return to the idle screen.
Making Calls with the Speakerphone
1. Press the SPEAKER button to get dial tone without lifting the handset. The Speaker
LED indicator will light.
2. When you hear the dial tone, dial the telephone number for the party you wish to reach.
The number dialled will show in the LCD. After ten seconds the call timer will begin
keeping track of the elapsed time for the phone call.
3. Adjust the speakerphone volume by sliding the speakerphone volume control located
on the right side of the telephone.
4. To hang up, press the SPEAKER button again.
5. The Speaker LED indicator will go out and the display will return to the standby
screen.
Notes:
1. If a squealing or whistling sound is heard, reduce the volume setting.
2. If you want to switch from the handset mode to speakerphone mode, press and hold
the SPEAKER button whilst replacing the handset. Then release SPEAKER button.
3. To switch from the speakerphone to the handset, just lift the handset.
4. Remember to hang up by pressing the SPEAKER button at the end of the
conversation.
5. If it is difficult to transmit because of a high background noise level in the other party’s
environment or telephone line noise, lower the volume level.
6. In order for caller ID information to be received properly, do not press the SPEAKER
button or pick up the handset before the second ring.