VTech i 5836 Cordless Telephone User Manual


 
Advanced Operations
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Handset and Base Operation
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Line in Use Indication
On the Handset:
Whenthetelephonelineis currentlybeingused
by a i 5836 Handset or the Base, a status
message similar to this will display on idle
Handset(s):
When the telephone line is currently being
used by another phone (otherthan the i 5836),
the phone icon will remain on steadily, and
EXTENSION IN USE will be displayed.
On the Base:
When a i 5836 Handset is in use, the IN USE LED will glow, and LINE IN
USE will appear on the screen. When a parallel set is in use, the IN USE will
flash, and EXTENSION IN USE will appear on the screen.
Message Waiting Indication
The i 5836 is compatible with optional voicemail service provided by some
local telephone companies. If you subscribe to this service, and you have
new, unplayed messages in your voicemail, a Visual Message Waiting
Indication (VMWI) signal is transmitted by your local telephone company.
The i 5836 will detect a VMWI singnal and activate Message Waiting lights on
the Base and Handset(s). See the Handset and Base Unit Layout Diagrams at
the beginning of this User's Manual. for the location of the Message Waiting lights.
Conference Calling
To enter a conference call, simply access the line with two or three extensions by pressing
ON (or SPEAKERPHONE) on the Handset or SPEAKERPHONE on the Base.
The phone icon
and two or three extension numbers will be displayed in the
upper left corner of the Handset display.
The i 5836 is capable of supporting conference calls with up to two registered
Handsets and the Base Unit.