Auto talkYou can answer calls simply by lifting thehandset off the base unit or charger. You donot need to press M N. To turn this featureon, see page 26.Adjusting the handset ringer volumen While the handset is ringing for anincoming call:Press MDN or MCN repeatedly to select thedesired volume.n Programming the volume beforehand:1 M N#1602 MbN: Select the desired volume.3 MOKN a MeNTemporary handset ringer offWhile the handset is ringing for a call, you canturn the ringer off temporarily by pressing M N.Useful features during acallHoldThis feature allows you to put an outside callon hold.1 Press M N during an outside call.2 MbN: “Hold” a MOKN3 To release hold, press M N.R Another handset user can take the callby pressing M N. (KX-TG6812/KX-TG6822)Note:R If a call is kept on hold for more than 9minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound andthe NR indicator flashes rapidly. After 1additional minute on hold, the call isdisconnected.R If another phone is connected to the sameline, you can also take the call by lifting itshandset.MuteWhile mute is turned on, you can hear theother party, but the other party cannot hearyou.1 Press M N during conversation.R flashes.2 To return to the conversation, press M Nagain.Recall/flashMR/ECON allows you to use the specialfeatures of your host PBX such as transferringan extension call, or accessing optionaltelephone services.Note:R To change the recall/flash time, seepage 26.For call waiting or Call WaitingCaller ID service usersTo use call waiting or Call Waiting Caller ID,you must first subscribe with your serviceprovider/telephone company.This feature allows you to receive calls whileyou are already talking on the phone. If youreceive a call while on the phone, you will heara call waiting tone.If you subscribe to both Caller ID and CallWaiting with Caller ID services, the 2ndcaller’s information is displayed after you hearthe call waiting tone on the handset.1 Press MR/ECON to answer the 2nd call.2 To switch between calls, press MR/ECON.Note:R Please contact your service provider/telephone company for details andavailability of this service in your area.Temporary tone dialling (forrotary/pulse service users)You can temporarily switch the dialling modeto tone when you need to access touch-toneservices (for example, answering services,telephone banking services, etc.).17Making/Answering CallsTG68xxBX_UE(en)_0523_ver021.pdf 17 2013/05/23 16:41:16