2.0 Features Update Appendix A
A-10 DBS 824-3.0/3.2-700 Revised April 2000
44-Series phones only
CPC-S/M Version 2.0 or higher
Description While using the handset (not on speaker) during a phone conversation, you can
press the MUTE key to block audio path to the other party—you can still hear
them, but they can’t hear you. This feature is called “Handset Mute.”
Operation 1. To turn on Handset Mute while using the handset, press the MUTE key.
• The MUTE indicator lamp (LED next to MUTE key) will flash.
• The handset transm itte r wil l be muted. You will still be able to hear
the other party, but they can’t hear you.
2. To turn off Handset Mute, do one of the following:
-- press the MUTE key again;
-- press HOLD to place the call on hold;
-- replace the handset on-hook; or
-- press the flashing FF-key to answer another call.
• Note: This will drop the first call unless Key Bank Hold is
enabled (FF1 2# 1# 9#).
• The MUTE indicator lamp will stop flashing.
Notes Headset Use. The Handset Mute feature also works if you are using a headset on
the phone to handle calls (#51 activates Headset mode).
Speakerphone Use. The MUTE key works the same as before (mutes the
microphone) when you are on speaker. The MUTE lamp lights steadily when the
microphone is muted, and flashes when the handset is muted.
Handsfree Answerback. The MUTE key enables or disables Handsfree
Answerback the same as before. (Handsfree Answerback allows you to answer
intercom calls on speaker, without picking up the handset. While the phone is idle,
press the MUTE key to toggle between Handsfree Answerback On and Off. When
the MUTE indicator lamp is unlit, Handsfree Answerback is ON. When the lamp
is lit, Handsfree Answerback is OFF.)
Offhook Monitoring. This feature and Handset Mute can both be ON
simultaneously, so that both the speaker and handset transmitters are muted (but
the speaker and handset receivers still operate). For more information about
Offhook Monitoring, see page 11 of these Release Notes.
Barge-Ins During Handset Mute. If another phone barges in on your call while
Handset Mute is ON, and you change to conference talk (but not by pressing
HOLD), Handset Mute will remain ON.
FF-Key/One-Touch Key Restriction. Handset Mute cannot be assigned to an
FF-key or a one-touch (soft) key.