Conference Calling
xxWhen an outside call comes in, two handsets can join in a conference call with the outside caller.
xxTo join a call that’s already in progress, just press Talk/flash or Speaker. xxTo leave the conference call, hang up normally; the other handset remains
connected to the call.
Privacy Mode
To activate privacy mode on a call in progress, press Menu/select twice. As long as privacy mode is on, you’ll see a in the display, and no other handsets can join your call. Privacy mode turns off automatically when you hang up; you can also turn it off by pressing Menu/select twice.
Using a Voice Mail Service
xxIf you subscribe to a voice mail service, your phone can notify you when you have a new message waiting. This feature supports
more information.
xxWhen you have new messages, the Status LED on the handset blinks, and the display shows a message icon.
xxAfter you listen to your messages, the voice message icon turns off. If it doesn’t, you can reset it. With the phone in standby, open the menu and select Global Setup; select VMWI Reset, then select Yes.
Using the Answering System
Answering System Options (Answering Setup)
You can set or change the answering system options from any handset. Just open the menu and select Answering Setup. Select one of the following:
Menu Option | What it does | |
Security Code | Enter a | |
from any | ||
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Ring Time | Set the number of rings (2, 4, or 6) before the system | |
answers (see p. 13 about Toll Saver). | ||
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| Set the amount of time (1 or 4 minutes) callers have to leave | |
Record Time | a message. The system records up to 12 minutes 30 seconds | |
of messages. Choose Announce Only if you don't want the | ||
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| system to let callers to leave a message. | |
| Have the base beep every 15 seconds when you have a new | |
Message Alert | message. The alert stops after you listen to all your new | |
| messages or if you press any key on the base. | |
Ans. Language | Change the language of the system's voice prompts. |