Panasonic kx-th1211 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}
 when the handset rings.
L
You can also answer the call by 
pressing any dial key from {0} to 
{
9}, {*}, or {#}. (Any key 
answer feature)
2
When you finish talking, press 
{
OFF} or place the handset on the 
charger.
Auto talk
You can answer calls simply by lifting the 
handset off the charger. You do not need 
to press {C}. To turn this feature on, 
see page 28.
Adjusting the handset ringer volume
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to select the 
desired volume while the handset is 
ringing for an incoming call.
Note:
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You can also program the handset 
ringer volume beforehand (page 29, 
30).
Temporary handset ringer off
While the handset is ringing for a call, 
you can turn the ringer off temporarily by 
pressing {OFF}.
Useful features during 
a call
Hold
This feature allows you to put an outside 
call on hold.
1
Press {HOLD} 2 times during an 
outside call.
2
To release hold, press {C}.
L
Another handset user can take 
the landline call by pressing {C}.
Note:
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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 13), you can also take 
the landline 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 {Mute} during an outside call.
L {
Mute} flashes.
2
To return to the conversation, press 
{
Mute} again.
Note:
L {
Mute} is a soft key visible on the 
handset display during a call.
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