
Advanced Operations
45Handset and Base Operation
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Line in Use IndicationOn the Handset:
Whenthe telephone line is currently being used
by a i 5836 Handset or the Base, a status
message similar to this will display on idle
Handset(s):
When the telephone line is currently being
used by another phone (other than the i 5836),
the phone icon will remain on steadily, and
EXTENSION IN USE will be displayed.
On the Base:
When a i5836 Handset is in use, the IN USE LED will glow, and LINE IN
USE will appear on the screen. When a parallel set is in use, the IN USE will
flash, and EXTENSION IN USE will appear on the screen.
Message Waiting Indication
The i5836 is compatible with optional voicemail service provided by some
local telephone companies. If you subscribe to this service, and you have
new, unplayed messages in your voicemail, a Visual Message Waiting
Indication (VMWI) signal is transmitted by your local telephone company.
The i5836 will detect a VMWI singnal and activate Message Waiting lights on
the Base and Handset(s). See the Handset and Base Unit Layout Diagrams at
the beginning of this User's Manual. for the location of the Message Waiting lights.
Conference CallingTo enter a conference call, simply access the line with two or three extensions by pressing
ON (or SPEAKERPHONE) on the Handset or SPEAKERPHONE on the Base.
The phone icon and two or three extension numbers will be displayed in the
upper left corner of the Handset display.
The i5836 is capable of supporting conference calls with up to two registered
Handsets and the Base Unit.