Panasonic KX-TG5631 Operating Guide

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Making/Answering Calls
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Answering calls
When a call is being received, the ringer 
indicator flashes rapidly.
1
Lift the handset and press {C} or {s}.
L
You can also answer the call by 
pressing any button except {^}, {V}, 
{<}
, {>}, or {OFF}. (Any key talk 
feature)
2
When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Note:
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You can change the ringer indicator light 
color and the ringer tone. You can also 
adjust the handset ringer volume (page 
36).
Auto talk
This feature allows you to answer a call by 
simply lifting the handset off the base unit 
or charger. You do not need to press {C}. 
To activate this feature, see page 35.
Temporary ringer off
While the handset is ringing for an outside 
call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily 
by pressing {OFF}.
Adjusting the base unit ringer volume
Press {>} or {<} repeatedly to select the 
desired volume.
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To turn the ringer off, press and hold {<} 
until the unit beeps 2 times.
Useful features during a 
call
HOLD button
This feature allows you to put an outside 
call on hold.
For models with only 1 handset 
included
Press {HOLD} during an outside call.
L
To release the hold, press {C}.
Note:
L
If another phone is connected on the 
same line (page 13), 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 starts to sound. 
After 4 additional minutes on hold, the 
call is disconnected.
For models with 2 or more handsets 
included
1
Press {HOLD} during an outside call.
L
To transfer the call to another 
handset, continue from step 2 on 
page 45, “Transferring calls between 
handsets, conference calls”.
2
Press {HOLD} again.
L
To release the hold, press {C}.
L
Another handset user can take the 
call by pressing {C}.
Note:
L
If another phone is connected on the 
same line (page 13), you can also take 
the call by lifting its handset.
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