1.4 During a Conversation

1.4.8Talking to Another Party without Lifting the Handset (Hands-free Operation)

You can have a conversation in hands-free mode using the SP-PHONE button.

No SLT

To switch from the handset to hands-free mode

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During a conversation using the handset

Press SP-PHONE.

On-hook.

Do not go on-hook without pressing the SP-PHONE button first, or the call will be disconnected.

To switch from hands-free mode to the handset

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During a conversation in hands-free mode

Off-hook.

Helpful hints for hands-free operation:

If it is difficult to hear the other party's voice:

Increase the volume using the Navigator Key or Volume Key.

If the other party has difficulty hearing you:

Decrease the volume.

If the other party reports that your voice echoes:

Use the telephone in a room that has curtains, carpeting or both.

If parts of the conversation cannot be heard:

If you and the other party speak at the same time, parts of your conversation may be lost. To avoid this, try to speak alternately.

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Panasonic KX-TEM824 To switch from the handset to hands-free mode, To switch from hands-free mode to the handset

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