Panasonic KXTG5523E Operating Guide

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Making/Answering Calls
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Adjusting the handset ringer volume
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to select the 
desired volume while the handset is 
ringing for an incoming call.
Note:
L
You can also program the handset 
ringer volume beforehand (page 23).
Temporary handset ringer off
While the handset is ringing for a call, 
you can turn the ringer off temporarily by 
pressing L.
Useful features during 
a call
Hold
This feature allows you to put an outside 
call on hold.
1
Press 8 during an outside call.
2
{V}
/{^}: “Hold” i M
3
To release hold, press {C}.
L
Another handset user can take 
the call by pressing {C}.
Note:
L
If a call is kept on hold for more than 9 
minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound 
and the ringer indicator flashes 
rapidly. After 1 additional minute on 
hold, the call is disconnected.
L
If another phone is connected to the 
same line (page 11), you can also take 
the call by lifting its handset.
Mute
While mute is turned on, you can hear 
the other party, but the other party 
cannot hear you.
1
Press 1 during conversation.
L
1
 flashes.
2
To return to the conversation, press 
1
 again.
Recall/flash
{
ECO/R} allows you to use the special 
features of your host PBX such as 
transferring an extension call, or 
accessing optional telephone services.
Note:
L
To change the recall/flash time, see 
page 24.
For call waiting or Call Waiting 
Caller ID service users
To use call waiting, you must first 
subscribe to call waiting from your 
service provider/telephone company.
This feature allows you to receive calls 
while you are already talking on the 
phone. If you receive a call while on the 
phone, you will hear a call waiting tone.
If you subscribe to both Caller ID and 
Call Waiting with Caller ID services

the 2nd caller’s information is displayed 
after you hear the call waiting tone on the 
handset.
1
Press {ECO/R} to answer the 2nd 
call.
2
To switch between calls, press 
{
ECO/R}.
Note:
L
Please contact your service 
provider/telephone company for 
details and availability of this service 
in your area.
Call share
You can join an existing outside call.
To join the conversation, press {C} 
when the other handset is on an outside 
call.
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