Making/Answering Calls
Temporary tone dialing (for rotary/ pulse service users)
You can temporarily switch the dialing mode to tone when you need to access touch tone services (for example, answering services, telephone banking services, etc.).
Press {*} (TONE) before entering access numbers which require tone dialing.
Note:
LThe dialing mode will return to pulse when you hang up.
Answering calls using the handset
When a call is being received, the ringer indicator flashes rapidly.
1 Lift the handset and press {C} or {s}.
LYou can also answer a call by pressing any button except {V}, {^}, {<}, {>}, or {OFF}. (Any key talk feature)
2 When finished talking, press {OFF} or place the handset on the base unit or charger.
Auto talk
This feature allows you to answer a call by simply lifting the handset off the base unit or charger. You do not need to press {C}. To activate this feature, see page 53.
Temporary ringer off
While the handset is ringing for an outside call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing {OFF}. The handset will ring the next time a call is received.
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