Mute Function, Hold Function From the Handset | VTech i 5881

AdvancedOperations

Handset and Base Operation

NATURAL - No frequency enhancement (Your Handset is preset with this selection)

The Handset will graphically display the four modes.

Mute Function

During an active call pressing either the MUTE soft key on the Handset or the MUTE softkey on the Base (when in Speakerphone mode), will disable the microphone. Press MUTE again to

return to normal 2-way conversation.

Hold Function

From the Handset :

•Press the HOLD soft key to place a call on hold. To return to the call, press the ON (or SPEAKERPHONE) key.

From the Base :

•During an active call, press the HOLD softkey to place a call on hold. The SPEAKERPHONE LED will flash to indicate a call is on hold.

•To return to the call, press SPEAKERPHONE.

Note: Both the Handset and Base will display CALL ON HOLD when a call is placed on hold. However, with Clock Mode enabled, the CALL ON HOLDalert will be displayed on the Handset for only 5 seconds.

If a call remains on Hold for 5 minutes, your i 5881 will ring to remind you the call is being held. The phone will display CALL ON HOLD RING BACK! You have 30 seconds to return to the call before it is

dropped.

Flash Function

You can use your i 5881 with services such as Call Waiting. Simply press the ON key on the Handset or the FLASH key on the Base (when in speakerphone mode) to flash the line.

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VTech i 5881 important safety instructions Mute Function, Hold Function From the Handset, Flash Function, From the Base

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