VTech 2432, 20 Switching from the Handset Earpiece to Handsfree, Base Speakerphone Operation

AdvancedOperations

Handset and Base Operation

Switching from the Handset Earpiece to Handsfree

While on a call using the Handset earpiece, press HANDSFREE on the lower left portion of the Handset.

To return to the Handset earpiece, press HANDSFREE again.

Base Speakerphone Operation

The Base of your 20-2432is equipped with a duplex Speakerphone. This is a very useful feature for handsfree conversations or conference calls at the base unit. For more information, refer to MAKING CALLS in HANDSET AND

BASE OPERATION.

Line in Use Indication

Active (off-hook) Handset:

During a call, the Handset/Base screen will display, in the upper left corner, the LINE icon(s) and the HANDSET/BASE number.

Idle (on-hook)Base Unit:

During a call, the idle Base screen will display, in the upper left corner, the LINE icon(s) and the HANDSET number currently in use.

Idle (on-hook) Handset:

During a call, the idle Handset will display:

When one or both lines are currently in use by a parallel set (a telephone device other than your 20-2432system), the Handset and Base will display:

When both lines are in use at the same time, the L_EXTENSION IN USE message will alternate between 1 and 2.

Low Battery Indication

When a low battery is detected, the Battery icon will flash and a warning beep is played. The status message LOW BATTERY will also be displayed when the Handset is in idle mode. To prevent an unexpected call drop, a drained Handset battery should be replaced by a fully charged spare battery.

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