4HANDSET OVERVIEWThe 900 MHz handset has a two-line LCD display. Each line displays up to 16alphanumeric characters.The display can also show up to four icons:(Talk, Ringer Off,Battery Low, andMessage)Handset ModesYour handset operates primarily in these modes: Standby, Talk, or Programming.When you place a call, receive a call, or when you are in a converstation, thehandset is in Talk mode and the Talk icon is displayed. The Talk icon blinkswhen Muting is turned on or during channel changes.When you place a call, the handset LCD display shows the number you are dialing.When receiving an incoming call, the display shows information about the callingparty such as phone number and name (if incoming line is equipped with Caller ID).When you are not receiving a call or dialing, the handset goes into Standby mode.The display is blank, unless the 900 Mhz handset or the key telephone has a callholding. If either of these conditions occurs, the second line of the handset displayshows the identity of the party on hold. If the holding call is diconnected, the LCDgoes blank.For information about programming mode, see "Programming Your Handset" onpage 41.Ringer Off IndicationThe Ringer Off icon appears if the ringer is turned off with the R/VOL switch.Low Battery Warnings• Standby mode: Battery Low icon appears. A battery low alert tonesoundsonce every 15 seconds for three minutes.• Talk mode: The Battery Low icon appears, and the battery low alert tonesoundsonce every three seconds until the conversation ends. At that time thehandset goes to standbymode.