14Using Your 900 MHz Cordless TelephoneBEFORE YOU BEGIN• Ensure that your 900 MHz phone has beeninstalled as described in "Installing the 900 MHzCordless Telephone" on page 19.• Remove the handset from the charging unitbefore using the handset.• Raise the base station antenna to the verticalposition.• Ensure that the "CORDLESS" LED on the base stationis lit.Note: When you pick up thehandset and press TALK, you may see the message“Acquiring Link” momentarily: This message disappears when the base stationobtains an open line from the PBX.PLACING A CALL1. Press TALK. You will hear a dial tone.2. Enter the number you are calling.3. To end the call, press TALK.ANSWERING A CALLIf the handset is out of the charging unit:• Press TALK or any key on the numeric keypad.If the handset is in thecharging unit:1. Remove the handset from the charging unit. (The AutoTalk feature allows you toanswer the call immediately.)2. When you finish the call, place the handset back in the chargingunit. (The AutoStandby feature automatically ends the call.)ADJUSTING THE HEADSET/MICROPHONE VOLUMEWhen in Talk mode (during acoversation):Press the R/VOL key on right side of handset to selectmaximum, high, medium, orlow earpiece volume level.