Making Telephone Calls

Chain Dialling

After lifting the handset, you can dial any combination of Normal Dialling, Rapid Key Dialling and Speed Dialling numbers. For example, if you have stored an area code or an access code for a special service in a Rapid Key, you can press the Rapid Key for that area code or access code, then dial the remainder of the number by pressing a Rapid Key, pressing number keys, or pressing the SPEED DIAL key and entering a two-digit Speed Dial number.

Using the HOLD/SEARCH key

You can use the HOLD/SEARCH key to search for a Rapid Key or Speed Dial number. First search for the number as described in Using the HOLD/SEA RCH key in Sending a Fax by A utomatic Dialling in Chapter 3, then pick up the handset or press the SPEAKER key. The number will be dialled automatically (do not press the START/MEMORY key).

Redial

The last number called can be redialled by pressing the REDIAL key (it is not necessary to pick up the handset or press the SPEAKER key). When the other party answers, pick up the handset to talk.

Hold

You can put the other party on hold during a conversation by pressing the HOLD/SEARCH key. When this is done, they cannot hear you. You can put the handset back in the cradle without breaking the connection. When you are ready to speak with them again, pick up the handset. If you did not put the handset back in the cradle, press the HOLD/SEARCH key again to resume conversation.

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Sharp FO-475 operation manual Chain Dialling, Using the HOLD/SEARCH key, Redial, Hold

FO-475 specifications

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