VTech 20-2481 Telephone User Manual


 
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Handset and Base Operation
Line in Use Indication
Active (off-hook) Handsets:
During a call, the Handset screen will
display, in the upper left corner, the LINE
icon(s) and the HANDSET/BASE
number(s) (1 – 8; 0 for the Base) currently
in use.
Low Battery Indication
When a low battery is detected, the Battery icon will flash and a warning beep
is played. The status message LOW BATTERY will also be displayed when
the Handset is in idle mode. To prevent an unexpected call drop, a drained
Handset battery should be replaced by a fully charged spare battery.
When both lines are in use at the same time, the L_EXTENSION IN USE
message will alternate between 1 and 2.
Switching from the Handset Earpiece to Handsfree
While on a call using the Handset earpiece, press HANDSFREE on the lower
left portion of the Handset.
To return to the Handset earpiece, press HANDSFREE again.
Base Speakerphone Operation
The Base of your GIGAPHONE is equipped with a full duplex Speakerphone.
This is a very useful feature for handsfree conversations or conference calls at
the base unit. For more information, refer to MAKING CALLS in HANDSET
AND BASE OPERATION.
Base Unit:
In either the active or idle mode, the
Base screen will display, in the
upper left corner, the LINE icon(s) and
the HANDSET/BASE number(s)
currently in use.
Idle (on-hook) Handsets:
During a call, the idle Handset(s) will
display:
When one or both lines are currently in
use by a parallel set (a telephone
device other than your GIGAPHONE
system), all registered Handsets and
Base will display:
Advanced Operations