Making/Answering Calls
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Temporary handset ringer off
While the handset is ringing for a call, you can turn
the ringer off temporarily by pressing {i}.
Useful features during a call

Hold

This feature allows you to put an outside call on
hold.
Melody on hold
If “Hold melody” is turned on, the other party will
hear the music during the hold. To turn this feature
on/off, see page 22.
1Press {HOLD} during an outside call.
LC flashes.
LIf using the corded handset, you can place it
on the cradle, and the phone is still kept
being on hold.
2To release hold, press {HOLD}.
LA handset user can take the call by pressing
{C}.
Note:
LYou will hear “Hold melody” from the base
unit speaker. Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to
select the desired volume (off, high to low).
LAfter 10 minutes, the call will be disconnected.
When the corded handset is off the cradle, the
base unit beeps.
1Press {HOLD}, then press {i} during an
outside call.
LThe {HOLD} key also functions as the
{INTERCOM} key. When you press
{HOLD}, the unit starts ringing to page the
base unit. Press {i} after {HOLD} to stop
paging and put the call on hold.
2To release hold, press {C}.
LThe base unit user can take the call by lifting
the corded handset or pressing {SP-
PHONE}.
Note:
LThe alarm tone will sound when you put the call
on hold. After 10 minutes, the call will be
disconnected.

Mute

While mute is turned on, you can hear the other
party, but the other party cannot hear you.
1Press {MUTE} during a conversation.
LT is displayed.
2To return to the conversation, press {MUTE}
again.
1Press 1 during a conversation.
2To return to the conversation, press 1
again.

Flash

{FLASH} allows you to use the special features of
your host PBX such as transferring an extension
call, or accessing optional telephone services.
Note:
LTo change the flash time, see page 22.

For call waiting or Call Waiting Caller

ID service users

To use call waiting, you must first subscribe to call
waiting from 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.
If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call
Waiting with Caller ID services, the 2nd caller’s
information is displayed after you hear the call
waiting tone on the handset.
1Press {FLASH} to answer the 2nd call.
2To switch between calls, press {FLASH}.
= Base unit
Y Handset
= Base unit
Y Handset
= Base unit / Y Handset
= Base unit / Y Handset
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