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CPC-EX, Version 1
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(Preliminary)
June
lo,1996
Handset Mute
Description
While using the handset (not on speaker) during a phone conversation, you can
press the MUTE key to block audio path to the other
party -- you
can still hear
them, but they can’t hear you. This feature is called “Handset Mute.”
Operation
1.
To turn on Handset Mute while using the handset, press the MUTE key.
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The MUTE indicator lamp (LED next to MUTE key) will flash.
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The handset transmitter will be muted. You will still be able to hear
the other party, but they can’t hear you.
Notes
2.
To turn off Handset Mute, do one of the following:
-- press the MUTE key again,
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press HOLD to place the
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on hold;
--
replace the handset on-hook; or
-- press the flashing FF-key to answer another call.
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Note: This will drop the first call unless Key Bank Hold is enabled
(FF12#
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9#).
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The MUTE indicator lamp will stop flashing.
Headset
Use. The Handset Mute feature also works if you are using a headset on
the phone to handle calls
(#51
activates Headset mode).
Speakerphone
Use. The MUTE key works the same as before (mutes the
microphone) when you are on speaker. The MUTE lamp lights steadily when the
microphone is muted, and flashes when the handset is muted.
Handsfiee
Answerback.
The
MUTE key enables or disables
Handsfree
Answerback the same as before. (Handsfree Answerback allows you to answer
intercom calls on speaker, without picking
up the
handset. While the phone is idle,
press the MUTE key to toggle between Handsfree Answerback On and Off. When
the MUTE indicator lamp is unlit, Handsfree Answerback is ON. When the lamp
is lit, Handsfree Answerback is OFF.)
Offook
Monitoring. This new feature and Handset Mute can both be ON
simultaneously, so that both the speaker and handset transmitters are muted (but
the speaker and handset receivers still operate). For more information about
Offhook Monitoring, see page 19 of these Release Notes.
Barge-Ins During Handset Mute.
If another phone barges in on your call while
Handset Mute is ON, and you change to conference talk (but not by pressing
HOLD), Handset Mute will remain ON.
FF-Key/One-Touch Key Restriction.
Handset Mute cannot be assigned to an
FF-key or a one-touch (soft) key.
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