Making/Answering Calls
Useful features during a call
Hold
This feature allows you to put an outside call on hold.
Handset
1Press {HOLD}, then press {OFF} during an outside call.
2To release hold, press {C}.
L Another handset user can take the call by pressing {C}.
L The base unit user can take the call by pressing
Base unit
Available for:
1Press {HOLD} during an outside call.
2To release hold, press {SP- PHONE}.
L A handset user can take the call by pressing {C}.
Note for handset and base unit:
L If a call is kept on hold for more than 9 minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound and the ringer indicator on the handset flashes rapidly. After 1 additional minute on hold, the call is disconnected.
L If another phone is connected to the same line (page 10), you can also take the call by lifting its handset.
L While an outside call is on hold, the
Mute
While mute is turned on, you can hear the other party, but the other party cannot hear you.
Handset
1Press {MUTE} during an outside call.
L {MUTE} flashes.
2To return to the conversation, press {MUTE} again.
Note:
L {MUTE} is a soft key visible on the handset display during a call.
Base unit
Available for:
1Press {MUTE} during an outside call.
L The
2To return to the conversation, press {MUTE} 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:
L To change the flash time, see page 23.
16For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help
