Basics 25
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Basics
1 When you hear the phone ring,
pick up the handset from the
base unit, and press (TALK) .
“TALK” appears on the display
and the display also shows the
talk time in hours, minutes and
seconds.
2 When you’re done talking, press
(OFF) or replace the handset on
the base unit.
The display turns off.
Tip
If you have subscribed to the Caller ID service;
• the caller’s number and/or name appears on the display when you receive a
call (see page 51)
• the ringer sound changes to a higher tone if the call matches the number
stored on ONE-TOUCH DIAL buttons or in the Phone Directory (memory
match function; see page 51).
To switch to another call (“call waiting” service*)
Press (CALL WAITING/FLASH).
Press the button again to get back to the first caller.
* You need to subscribe to the service from your telephone company.
To turn the ringer off
Set the RING switch on the bottom to OFF.
The handset won’t ring. You can still make calls, and
also receive calls if another telephone connected to
the same line rings to inform you on incoming calls.
You can also page the handset from the base unit.
Receiving calls
(CALL WAITING/FLASH)
RING switch