Making/Answering Calls16Auto talkYou can answer calls simply by lifting thehandset off the base unit or charger. Youdo not need to press {C}. To turn thisfeature on, see page 24.Adjusting the handset ringer volumePress {^} or {V} repeatedly to select thedesired volume while the handset isringing for an incoming call.Note:L You can also program the handsetringer volume beforehand (page 23).Temporary handset ringer offWhile the handset is ringing for a call,you can turn the ringer off temporarily bypressing L.Handset locatorYou can locate a misplaced handset bypressing {x} on the base unit.L All registered handsets beep for 1minute.To stop paging, press it again or {ic}on the handset.Useful features duringa callHoldThis feature allows you to put an outsidecall on hold.1 Press 1 during an outside call.2 {V}/{^}: “Hold” i M3 To release hold, press {C}.Note:L If a call is kept on hold for more than 9minutes, an alarm tone starts to soundand the ringer indicator flashesrapidly. After 1 additional minute onhold, the call is disconnected.L If another phone is connected to thesame line (page 9), you can also takethe call by lifting its handset.MuteWhile mute is turned on, you can hearthe other party, but the other partycannot hear you.1 Press 1 during conversation.L 1 flashes.2 To return to the conversation, press1 again.Recall/flash{ECO/R} allows you to use the specialfeatures of your host PBX such astransferring an extension call, oraccessing optional telephone services.Note:L To change the recall/flash time, seepage 24.For call waiting or Call WaitingCaller ID service usersTo use call waiting, you must firstsubscribe to call waiting from yourservice provider/telephone company.This feature allows you to receive callswhile you are already talking on thephone. If you receive a call while on thephone, you will hear a call waiting tone.If you subscribe to both Caller ID andCall Waiting with Caller ID services,the 2nd caller’s information is displayedafter you hear the call waiting tone on thehandset.TG8511_19BX(e).book Page 16 Thursday, July 8, 2010 5:44 PM