Making/Answering Calls
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Useful features during a call

Hold

This feature allows you to put an outside call on
hold.
1Press {HOLD} during an outside call.
LIf you are using the corded handset, you can
place it on the cradle.
2To release hold, press {LINE 1} or {LINE 2}
that is flashing on the base unit.
1Press {HOLD} 2 times during an outside call.
2To release hold, press {LINE 1} or {LINE 2}
that is flashing on the handset.
Note for base unit and handset:
LIf a call is kept on hold for more than 9 minutes,
an alarm tone starts to sound and the ringer
indicator flashes rapidly. After 1 additional
minute on hold, the call is disconnected.
LIf another phone is connected to the same line,
you can also take the call by lifting its handset.

Mute

While mute is turned on, you can hear the other
party, but the other party cannot hear you.
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 display
during a call.

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 29.

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 on the base unit or
handset that is in use after you hear the call waiting
tone.
1Press {CALL WAIT} to answer the 2nd call.
2To switch between calls, press {CALL WAIT}.
Note:
LPlease contact your service provider/telephone
company for details and availability of this
service in your area.

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.
: Base unit
Y Handset
: Base unit / Y Handset
: Base unit / Y Handset
: Base unit / Y Handset
: Base unit / Y Handset
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