Making/Answering Calls
Changing the ringer tone
You can change the base unit ringer tone heard when an outside call is received. There are 4 tones and 4 melodies.
1 Press {LINE SELECT} repeatedly to select the desired line when in standby mode.
LYou cannot set the ringer tone for both lines at the same time.
2 Within 10 seconds, press {<}or {>} repeatedly to select the desired ringer tone.
LTo stop ringing, press {STOP}.
Note:
LIf you select one of the melody ringer patterns, the ringer continues to sound for several seconds if:
–the caller hangs up before you answer the call.
–another person answers the call using another phone connected on the same line.
Useful features during a call
HOLD button
This feature allows you to put an outside call on hold.
Handset
1 Press {HOLD} during an outside call.
LTo transfer the call to the base unit or another handset, continue from step 2, “Transferring calls”, page 49.
2 Press {HOLD} again.
LTo release the hold, press {LINE1} or {LINE2} that is flashing on the handset.
Base unit
Press {HOLD} during an outside call.
LTo release the hold, press {LINE1} or {LINE2} that is flashing on the base unit.
Note for handset and base unit:
LIf another phone is connected to the same line (page 11), you can also take the call by lifting its handset.
LIf a call is kept on hold for more than 6 minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound. After 4 additional minutes on hold, the call is disconnected.
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