1.2 Making Calls

The Single-CO (S-CO) and Group-CO (G-CO) button lights show the current status as follows:

Off: The line is idle.

Green on: You are using the line.

Red on: Another extension is using the line (S-CO), or other extensions are using all outside (CO) lines in the outside (CO) line group (G-CO).

Emergency Call

You can dial preprogrammed emergency numbers after seizing an outside (CO) line without any restrictions.

You can press the S-CO or G-CO button without going off-hook first.

You may be restricted from making calls to certain outside parties. If you have questions about your calling restrictions, consult your manager or dealer.

To make a call to another party without going on-hook, press the FLASH/RECALL button. Pressing the button will re-access the outside (CO) line and provide an external dial tone. You can dial the new phone number without going on/off-hook.

Hands-free Operation

You can make an outside (CO) line call and have a conversation in hands-free mode using the SP-PHONE button. Refer to "1.4.8 Talking to Another Party without Lifting the Handset (Hands-free Operation)".

Customising Your Phone

3.1.2 Changing Personal Settings Using Programming Mode–Line Preference— Outgoing

Select the seized line when going off-hook.

3.1.3 Customising the Buttons

Create or edit a Single-CO (S-CO) button, Group-CO (G-CO) button, or Other-CO (O- CO) button.

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