Panasonic DBS 824 User Manual

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2.0 Features Update
Appendix A
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DBS 824-3.0/3.2-700
Revised April 2000 
 
Handset Mute
44-Series phones only
CPC-S/M Version 2.0 or higher
Description
While using the handset (not on speaker) during a phone conversation, you can 
press the MUTE key to block audio path to the other party—you can still hear 
them, but they can’t hear you.  This feature is called “Handset Mute.”
Operation
1.
To turn on Handset Mute while using the handset, press the MUTE key.
• The MUTE indicator lamp (LED next to MUTE key) will flash.
• The handset transmitter will be muted. You will still be able to hear 
the other party, but they can’t hear you.
2.
To turn off Handset Mute, do one of the following:
-- press the MUTE key again;
-- press HOLD to place the call on hold;
-- replace the handset on-hook; or
-- press the flashing FF-key to answer another call.
• Note: This will drop the first call unless Key Bank Hold is 
enabled (FF1 2# 1# 9#).
• The MUTE indicator lamp will stop flashing.
Notes
Headset Use. The Handset Mute feature also works if you are using a headset on 
the phone to handle calls (#51 activates Headset mode).
Speakerphone Use. The MUTE key works the same as before (mutes the 
microphone) when you are on speaker. The MUTE lamp lights steadily when the 
microphone is muted, and flashes when the handset is muted.
Handsfree Answerback. The MUTE key enables or disables Handsfree 
Answerback the same as before. (Handsfree Answerback allows you to answer 
intercom calls on speaker, without picking up the handset. While the phone is idle, 
press the MUTE key to toggle between Handsfree Answerback On and Off. When 
the MUTE indicator lamp is unlit, Handsfree Answerback is ON. When the lamp 
is lit, Handsfree Answerback is OFF.)
Offhook Monitoring. This feature and Handset Mute can both be ON 
simultaneously, so that both the speaker and handset transmitters are muted (but 
the speaker and handset receivers still operate). For more information about 
Offhook Monitoring, see page 11 of these Release Notes.
Barge-Ins During Handset Mute. If another phone barges in on your call while 
Handset Mute is ON, and you change to conference talk (but not by pressing 
HOLD), Handset Mute will remain ON.
FF-Key/One-Touch Key Restriction. Handset Mute cannot be assigned to an 
FF-key or a one-touch (soft) key.