Making/Answering Calls
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Answering calls
When a call is being received, the ringer
indicator on the handset flashes.
1Lift the handset and press {C} or
{s} when the unit rings.
LYou can also answer the call by
pressing any dial key from {0} to
{9}, {*}, or {#}. (Any key
answer feature)
2When you finish talking, press
{ih} or place the handset on the
base unit or charger.
Auto talk
You can answer calls simply by lifting the
handset off the base unit or charger. You
do not need to press {C}. To turn this
feature on, see page 24.
Adjusting the handset ringer volume
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to select the
desired volume while the handset is
ringing for an incoming call.
Note:
LYou can also program the handset
ringer volume beforehand (page 23).
Useful features during a call

Mute

While mute is turned on, you can hear
the other party, but the other party
cannot hear you.
1Press {C/T} during conversation.
2To return to the conversation, press
{C/T} again.

Recall/flash

{R/E} 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 recall/flash time, see
page 24.

For call waiting or Call Waiting

Caller ID service users

To use call waiting, you must first
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.
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 {R/E} to answer the 2nd call.
2To switch between calls, press
{R/E}.
Note:
LPlease contact your service
provider/telephone company for
details and availability of this service
in your area.

Temporary tone dialling (for

rotary/pulse service users)

You can temporarily switch the dialling
mode to tone when you need to access
touch-tone services (for example,
telephone banking services).
1Make a call.
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