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Making/Answering Calls
Useful features during a call
Hold
(Available for: KX-TS580MX)
This feature allows you to put an outside call
on hold.
1 Press {HOLD} during an outside call.
≥ If using the handset, you can place it on
the cradle.
≥ During the hold, both party will hear music.
For canceling music, see page 13.
2 To release hold, lift the handset if the
handset is on the cradle.
OR
Press {HOLD} if the handset is off the
cradle.
OR
Press {SP-PHONE} if using the
speakerphone.
Note:
≥ If another phone is connected to the same line,
you can also take the call by lifting its handset.
Handset mute (KX-TS560MX)/
Mute (KX-TS580MX)
While mute is turned on, you can hear the
other party, but the other party cannot hear
you.
1 During an outside call,
s Press {HANDSET MUTE} (KX-TS560MX)
s Press {MUTE} (KX-TS580MX)
2 To return to the conversation,
s Press {HANDSET MUTE} (KX-TS560MX)
s Press {MUTE} (KX-TS580MX)
Flash
{FLASH} allows you to use the special
features of your host PBX such as
transferring an extension call, or accessing
optional telephone services.
Note:
≥ To change the flash time, see page 13.
For call waiting or Call Waiting
Caller ID service users
To use call waiting, you must first subscribe
to the call waiting service of your service
provider/telephone company. This feature
allows you to receive calls while you are
already talking on the phone. If you receive
a call while on the phone, you will hear a
call waiting tone. If you subscribe to both
Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID
services, the 2nd caller’s information and
“ ” are displayed after you hear the call
waiting tone.
1 Press {FLASH} to answer the 2nd call.
2 To switch between calls, press
{FLASH}.
Note:
≥ Please contact your service provider/telephone
company for details and availability of this
service in your area.
Temporary tone dialing (for
rotary/pulse service users)
You can temporarily switch the dialing mode
to tone when you need to access touch-
tone services (for example, answering
services, telephone banking services, etc.).
Press {£} {TONE} before entering access
numbers which require tone dialing.
CALL
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