VTech VT 1962 Cordless Telephone User Manual


 
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BASIC OPERATION
Making Calls
You can make calls directly from the
Handset whether you are at the Base
or away from it.
NOTE: There are two different ways
to dial a number:
1. Press the PHONE key and wait
for dial tone. Then dial the number
you want.
Or
2. Enter the number onto the display
first, then press the PHONE key.
This will dial the number that is
displayed on the LCD after 2
seconds. See "ADVANCED
DIALING" on Page 24.
If you make a mistake when dialing,
press OFF to hang up, then press
the PHONE key to get the dial tone
again.
Disconnecting
To end a call, either place the Handset
back in the Base, or press OFF on
the Handset.
ANSWERING Calls
When the Handset rings, press any key
other than OFF, MUTE or the VOLUME
keys to answer your call.
Volume Controls
The volume controls for the Handset
are located on the side of the unit.
Press the (up) or (down) keys
to increase or decrease the volume.
Holding either key down will
continuously change the volume
setting. The earpiece volume level
indicator on the LCD will change
accordingly. There are four volume
levels.
FLASH
You can use your VT 1962 cordless
phone with services such as Call
Waiting. Simply press the PHONE key
to FLASH the line.
REDIAL
To REDIAL the last number you
dialed, press the PHONE key, then
press REDIAL . The phone will
automatically dial the number. The
number will be shown on the display.
Clearing The Display
The display can be cleared by pressing
and holding the CLR/DEL key down
until the display clears.
MUTE
Press MUTE during conversation
to disable the Handset microphone.
Press MUTE again to return to
normal operation.
Ringer Mute
Press MUTE during incoming
ringing to disable the ringer for the
duration of the call.
HOLD
• Press HOLD to place an active
call on hold.
• The LCD will display CALL ON
HOLD.
• Press HOLD again to return to the
call.
PAGE/HANDSET Locator
• To page from the Base Unit, press
PAGE .
The LCD will display BASE
PAGING HANDSET.
To cancel the page, either press
PAGE again on the Base Unit, or
press OFF on the Handset.