BASIC OPERATIONS

ANSWERING CALLS FROM THE

ANSWERING CALLS FROM THE

HANDSET

BASE UNIT (SPEAKERPHONE)

Extend the Antenna whenever you remove the Handset from the Base Unit cradle.

In addition to the audible ringer, a flashing arrow in the lower portion of the Handset LCD will indicate which line is receiving an incoming call.

With the Handset OFF: When the phone rings, press any key other than the OFF or Volume keys.

With the Handset IN USE (one line is active): If you are on a call on either line, the Handset will emit a single alert signal through the earpiece to warn you that someone is attempting to reach you on the unoccupied line. You may now do the following:

1.Press OFF to end your first call, then press any key other than the OFF or Volume keys to answer the new call.

OR

2.Press the LINE/Flash key to answer the incoming call.Your original call with be placed on HOLD. To join both lines in CONFERENCE mode, press the CONF/CLEAR key. To end a 2-Line conference call, press the OFF key.

See the section CONFERENCE CALLS for more details.

NOTE: You cannot end a call which has been placed on HOLD unless you first press the appropriate LINE key to take the call off HOLD, and then press OFF (or return the Handset to the Base Unit).

In addition to the audible ringer, the LINE LED flashes in cadence with the incoming ring signal to indicate an incoming call.

With the Base Unit OFF: When the phone rings, press the appropriate LINE key.

Press OFF to end your call.

With the Base Unit IN USE (one line is active): If you are on a call on either line, and a call comes in on the unoccupied line, you can:

Press OFF to end your original call, then press the appropriate LINE key to answer the incoming call;

OR

Press the appropriate LINE key to answer the incoming call. Your original call will be placed on HOLD. You can now join both lines in CONFERENCE mode by pressing CONF. Press OFF to end your conference call.

See the section CONFERENCE CALLS for more details.

NOTE: You cannot end a call which has been placed on HOLD unless you first press the appropriate LINE key to take the call off HOLD, and then press OFF.

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VTech VT 2960 instruction manual Answering Calls from, Handset Base Unit Speakerphone