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USING THE ET-685 WITH EXTENSION PHONES

The ET-685 detects when an extension phone is in use, and the corresponding line indicator flashes on the base and In Use flashes on the handset’s dis- play along with Line 1 or Line 2.

To join the conversation from the hand- set or base, press the line button for the line in use. You hear a busy tone. Before the tone ends, press the line button again.

Note: If you hang up the ET-685 and someone is still on that line on an exten- sion, the ET-685’s line indicator(s) might not stay lit.

ber you dialed on one keypad using the redial key on the other.

The redial memory is common to both lines. You can redial the num- ber you originally dialed on Line 1 using Line 2, as long as you use the same keypad you dialed the number on earlier.

The redial memory holds up to 32 digits, so you can redial long dis- tance as well as local numbers.

USING FLASH

FLASH (FLASH/REDIAL on the handset) performs the electronic equivalent of a switchhook operation for special servic- es, such as Call Waiting.

USING REDIAL

You can quickly dial the last number di- aled on either line 1 or line 2. When you hear a dial tone, press REDIAL/PAUSE on the base or FLASH/REDIAL on the handset.

REDIAL/PAUSE

FLASH/REDIAL

Notes:

Each keypad has a separate redial memory. You cannot redial a num-

FLASH

For example, if you have Call Waiting, press FLASH to answer an incoming call without disconnecting the current call. Press FLASH again to return to the first call.

Note: If you do not have any special ser- vices, pressing FLASH might disconnect the current call.

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Radio Shack ET-685 owner manual Using Flash, Using Redial