Handset and Base Operation

Redial

From either Handset or Base Unit

Each system Handset and Base Unit will remember the last 5 phone numbers dialed. From the idle mode, press RDL. Scroll until the desired phone number is highlighted. Then press the appropriate LINE key to dial the number ( follow the above instructions in Making Calls).

You can also delete and save ‘redial’ numbers in the Directory.

ERASE

Press RDL. Scroll to the desired phone number, press SELECT, then press

ERASE.

SAVE

Press RDL. Scroll to the desired phone number, press SELECT, then press SAVE.

You’ll then be prompted to ENTER NAME. Use the keypad to enter the letters of the name. If you make a mistake, press CLR to backspace. To

insert a space, press . When finished, press SAVE.

For more information on entering phone numbers into the Directory, see the section entitled Memory.

Answering Calls

From the Handset

Press the appropriate LINE key, or HANDSFREE to use the Handset Speakerphone option.

If the Handset is active on one line when the idle line rings, you will hear a special alert tone, signifying an inbound call. This alert is designed to minimize disruption of the call in progress. You can then:

Press OFF twice to end the first call, then answer the new call;

- or -

Press the appropriate LINE key to answer the new call. The original call will automatically be placed on HOLD. You can end the ‘new’ call by pressing OFF, then return to the original call by pressing the appropriate LINE key.

You can also Conference both lines together. See Conference Calling, further on in this User’s Manual.

From the Base Unit

If a line is ringing, pressing SPEAKERPHONE (or HEADSET if you are using a Headset connected to the Base) will answer the inbound call.

Press SPEAKERPHONE (or HEADSET ) to end your call.

Advanced Operations

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VTech 20-2481 important safety instructions Redial, Answering Calls, From either Handset or Base Unit