Panasonic KXTG8524E Operating Guide
Making/Answering Calls
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Auto talk
You can answer calls simply by lifting the
handset off the base unit or charger. You
do not need to press {C}. To turn this
feature on, see page 25.
You can answer calls simply by lifting the
handset off the base unit or charger. You
do not need to press {C}. To turn this
feature on, see page 25.
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
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 24).
ringer volume beforehand (page 24).
Temporary handset ringer off
While the handset is ringing for a call,
you can turn the ringer off temporarily by
pressing L.
While the handset is ringing for a call,
you can turn the ringer off temporarily by
pressing L.
Useful features during
a call
a call
Hold
This feature allows you to put an outside
call on hold.
call on hold.
1
Press 1 during an outside call.
2
{V}
/{^}: “Hold” i M
3
To release hold, press {C}.
L
L
Another handset user can take
the call by pressing {C}.
the call by pressing {C}.
Note:
L
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.
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 10), you can also take
the call by lifting its handset.
same line (page 10), 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.
the other party, but the other party
cannot hear you.
1
Press 1 during conversation.
L
L
1
flashes.
2
To return to the conversation, press
1
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
transferring an extension call, or
accessing optional telephone services.
Note:
L
To change the recall/flash time, see
page 25.
page 25.
For call waiting or Call Waiting
Caller ID service users
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.
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.
call.
2
To switch between calls, press
{
{
ECO/R}.
Note:
L
L
Please contact your service provider/
telephone company for details and
availability of this service in your area.
telephone company for details and
availability of this service in your area.
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