Panasonic KX-TG1855AL, KX-TG1857AL operating instructions Useful features during a call

Making/Answering Calls

Handset locator

Using this feature, you can locate the handset if it has been misplaced.

1Press {x} on the base unit.

2To stop paging, press {x} on the base unit or press {ih} on the handset.

Useful features during a call

Mute

While mute is turned on, you will be able to hear the other party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.

To mute your voice, press {C/T}.

L To return to the conversation, press {C/T} again.

R button (to use the recall function)

Pressing {R} allows you to use special features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call, or accessing optional telephone services.

Note:

L To change the recall time, see page 21.

For Call Waiting service users

To use Call Waiting, you must subscribe to the Call Waiting service of your service provider/telephone company. This feature allows you to receive calls while you are already talking on the phone. If you receive a call while on the phone, you will hear a Call Waiting tone. Please contact your service provider/telephone company for details

and availability of this service in your area. Press {R} to answer the 2nd call.

LTo switch between calls, press {R}.

Key lock

The handset can be locked so that no calls or settings can be made. Incoming calls can be answered, but all other functions are disabled while key lock is on.

To turn key lock on, press {j/OK} for about 3 seconds.

L “Key Lock” is displayed.

LTo turn key lock off, press {j/OK} again for about 3 seconds.

Note:

L Calls to emergency numbers cannot be made until key lock is turned off.

Call share

A 2nd handset can join an existing outside call.

To join the conversation, press {C} or {s} when the other handset is on an outside call.

Call privacy

Call privacy allows you to prevent other users from joining your conversations with outside callers. To allow other users to join your conversations, leave this feature off. The default setting is “Off”.

1Press {j/OK} during an outside call.

2{^}/{V}: “On” or “Off” i {>} L When this feature is turned on,

“[P]” is displayed.

Note:

LThis feature will turn off after you hang up the call.

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