Panasonic KXTG8421FX Operating Guide

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Making/Answering Calls
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Example: If you need to dial the line 
access number “0” when making outside 
calls with a PBX:
1
{
0} i l
2
Dial the phone number. i {C}
Note:
L
A 3 second pause is inserted each 
time l is pressed. Repeat as 
needed to create longer pauses.
Answering calls
When a call is being received, the ringer 
indicator on the handset flashes.
1
Lift the handset and press {C} or 
{s}
 when the unit 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 
{ih}
 or place the handset on the 
base unit or charger.
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 26.
Adjusting the handset ringer volume
Push the joystick up or down 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 25).
Useful features during 
a call
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
{
R/E} 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 26.
For call waiting or Call Waiting 
Caller ID service users
To use call waiting, you must first 
subscribe to the call waiting service of 
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 {R/E} to answer the 2nd call.
2
To switch between calls, press 
{
R/E}.
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