Making/Answering Calls
Useful features during a call
Hold
This feature allows you to put an outside call on hold.
:Base unit
1Press {HOLD} during an outside call.
L If 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.
YHandset
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:
L If 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.
L If 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.
:Base unit / YHandset
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
:Base unit / YHandset
{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 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.
:Base unit / YHandset
1Press {CALL WAIT} to answer the 2nd call.
2To switch between calls, press {CALL WAIT}.
Note:
L Please 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
:Base unit / YHandset
Press {*} (TONE) before entering access numbers which require tone dialing.
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