Panasonic KX-TG5456 User Guide

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Making/Answering Calls
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Useful features during a 
call
HOLD button
This feature allows you to put an outside 
call on hold.
Press {HOLD} during an outside call.
L “Hold” will be displayed.
L To return to the call, press {C} or {s}.
Note:
L If another phone is connected on the 
same line (page 9), you can also take 
the call by lifting its handset.
L If a call is kept on hold for more than 6 
minutes, an alarm tone will start to 
sound and the ringer indicator will flash 
rapidly. After 4 additional minutes on 
hold, the call will be disconnected.
MUTE button
You can mute your voice during a 
conversation. While mute is turned on you 
will be able to hear the other party, but the 
other party will not be able to hear you.
To mute your voice, press {MUTE}.
L “<Mute>” will flash on the display.
L To return to the conversation, press 
{MUTE}, {C}, or {s}.
Voice enhancer
This feature clarifies the voice of the 
person you are talking to, reproducing a 
more natural-sounding voice that is easier 
to hear and understand.
1
Press {MENU} (middle soft key) during 
an outside call.
2
To turn this feature on or off, press {3}.
L You can also turn this feature on or off 
by pressing {V} or {^} then pressing 
{SELECT}.
L When turned on, W will be 
displayed.
Note:
L Once you turn voice enhancer on, it will 
be activated for all outside calls until 
turned off.
L You can also turn this feature on or off by 
programming (page 39).
L Depending on the condition and quality 
of your telephone line, this feature may 
emphasize existing line noise. If it 
becomes difficult to hear, turn this 
feature off.
Clarity booster
This feature can improve sound clarity 
when the handset is used in an area where 
there may be interference. During an 
outside call, this feature will be turned on 
automatically when necessary. This 
feature will turn off when you hang up or 
put a call on hold. It will not turn off 
automatically during a call. You can also 
turn this feature on or off manually.
1
Press {MENU} (middle soft key) during 
an outside call.
2
To turn this feature on or off, press {2}.
L You can also turn this feature on or off 
by pressing {V} or {^} then pressing 
{SELECT}.
L While this feature is turned on, 
Booster on” will flash on the 
display.
Note:
L If this feature is turned off manually 
during a call, it will not be turned on 
automatically during the same call.
L While this feature is turned on, battery 
operating time will be shortened (page 
12).