VTech 20-2481 Telephone User Manual


 
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Advanced Operations
Handset and Base Operation
Answering Calls
From the Handset
Press the appropriate LINE key, or HANDSFREE to use the Handset
Speakerphone option.
If the Handset is active on one line when the idle line rings, you will hear
a special alert tone, signifying an inbound call. This alert is designed to
minimize disruption of the call in progress. You can then:
Press OFF twice to end the first call, then answer the new call;
- or -
Press the appropriate LINE key to answer the new call. The
original call will automatically be placed on HOLD. You can end
the ‘new’ call by pressing OFF, then return to the original call by
pressing the appropriate LINE key.
You can also Conference both lines together. See Conference Calling,
further on in this User’s Manual.
From the Base Unit
If a line is ringing, pressing SPEAKERPHONE (or HEADSET if you are
using a Headset connected to the Base) will answer the inbound call.
Press SPEAKERPHONE (or HEADSET ) to end your call.
Redial
From either Handset or Base Unit
Each system Handset and Base Unit will remember the last 5 phone
numbers dialed. From the idle mode, press RDL. Scroll until the desired
phone number is highlighted. Then press the appropriate LINE key to dial
the number ( follow the above instructions in Making Calls).
You can also delete and save ‘redial’ numbers in the Directory.
ERASE
Press RDL. Scroll to the desired phone number, press SELECT, then press
ERASE.
SAVE
Press RDL. Scroll to the desired phone number, press SELECT, then press
SAVE.
You’ll then be prompted to ENTER NAME. Use the keypad to enter the
letters of the name. If you make a mistake, press CLR to backspace. To
insert a space, press . When finished, press SAVE.
For more information on entering phone numbers into the Directory, see the
section entitled Memory.