Panasonic KX-FG6550 operating instructions Answering phone calls, Phone, To put a call on hold

3. Telephone

Note:

L{LINE1} and {LINE2} show the status of each line (page 11).

Speakerphone operation

LAdjust the base unit speaker volume using

{A} or {B}.

LTalk alternately with the caller in a quiet

room.

LIf the other party has difficulty hearing you, press {B} to decrease the speaker

volume.

LIf the other party’s voice from the speaker cuts in/out during a conversation, press

{B} to decrease the speaker volume.

LTo switch to the handset, press {LINE1} (soft key) or {LINE2} (soft key) on the handset, then press {SP-PHONE}, or {LINE1} or {LINE2} that is lit on the base unit.

To mute your conversation

3.2 Answering phone calls

When a call is received, the unit rings and:

–“Incoming call” and the called line are displayed on the handset and the Ringer/Message Alert indicator (1) flashes rapidly.

–“INCOMING CALL” and the called line are displayed on the base unit and {LINE1} or {LINE2} which is being called flashes rapidly.

2 calls can be handled simultaneously on separate telephone lines by the handset and the base unit, or by 2 handsets (when the system has 2 or more handsets, page 6).

3.2.1With the handset

1

During a call, you can mute your unit so the other party cannot listen to you. When the call is muted, you will be able to hear the other party.

{TALK}

2

Press {MUTE}.

L“SP-PHONE MUTE” will be displayed.

L To release the mute, press {MUTE} or {SP-

{SP-PHONE}

{OFF}

{e}{v}

PHONE}.

To put a call on hold

Press {HOLD}.

L“HOLD” and the line number(s) on hold will be displayed. Also, {LINE1} or {LINE2} will

flash for the line(s) on hold.

LTo release the hold, press {LINE1} or

{LINE2} that is flashing to select the line(s) on hold.

LIf you do not press a button for more than 6 minutes, beeps will start to sound. After 4 additional minutes on hold, the line(s) will be disconnected.

To redial the last number dialed from the base unit

1.Press {SP-PHONE},{LINE1} or {LINE2}.

2.Press {REDIAL/PAUSE}.

3

1Lift the handset and press {TALK}.

LThe called line is automatically selected. To change the line selection, see feature

055 on page 89.

LYou can also answer a call by selecting

the called line by pressing {LINE1} (soft key 2) or {LINE2} (soft key 2).

LYou can also answer a call by pressing any button except {v}, {e}, {OFF} or a soft key (Any key talk feature).

2When finished talking, press {OFF} or place the handset on the charger.

Answering phone calls hands-free

1.Lift the handset and press {SP-PHONE}, and talk into the microphone (3).

2.When finished talking, press {OFF} or place the handset on the charger.

Auto talk feature (Handset)

This feature allows you to answer a call by simply lifting the handset off the charger. The default setting is OFF. To activate this feature, see feature 03 on page 88.

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