Basic OperationsThis section explains the basics of using the unit.Confirming Your ExtensionNumberIn stand-by mode (i.e., when you do not have any activecalls), you can view the extension number and nameregistered to the unit.Going off- and on-hookThere are several ways to go off-hook and on-hook:• Using the handset• Using the [SP-PHONE/ ] button• Using the soft buttons• For KX-UT133/KX-UT136, using a DN button(flexible button)Going off-hookIn this manual, when you see the phrase "go off-hook",you can do any of the following:• Lift the handset off of its cradle.• Press [SP-PHONE/ ] while the handset is on itscradle. This enables hands-free mode.• For KX-UT133/KX-UT136, press a DN button(flexible button).Note• Certain soft buttons, such asAnswer , functionlike the [SP-PHONE/ ] button.• For details about DN buttons, see "FlexibleButtons (KX-UT133/KX-UT136 only)(Page 36)".Going on-hookIn this manual, when you see the phrase "go on-hook",you can do any of the following:• Replace the handset on its cradle.• Press [SP-PHONE/ ], if you are in hands-freemode.Hands-free ModeIn hands-free mode, you can talk and hear the otherparty in a conversation without using the handset. Thismode is useful for performing other tasks during aconversation, such as writing.Enabling hands-free modeYou can enable hands-free mode in one of the followingways:• In stand-by mode, press [SP-PHONE/ ].• During a conversation while using the handset,press [SP-PHONE/ ]. You can then return thehandset to its cradle.• When receiving an incoming call, pressAnswer .• For KX-UT133/KX-UT136, in stand-by mode, pressan idle DN button (flexible button).• For KX-UT133/KX-UT136, when receiving a call orwhen a call is on hold, press the flashing green DNbutton (flexible button) that corresponds to the call.Cancelling hands-free modeYou can cancel hands-free operation simply by liftingthe handset off its cradle.Note• For details about DN buttons, see "FlexibleButtons (KX-UT133/KX-UT136 only)(Page 36)".Off-hook monitorDuring a two-party conversation with the cordedhandset, you can allow other people to listen to theconversation through the speaker while you continuethe conversation using the handset.• Press [SP-PHONE/ ], but do not return thehandset to its cradle.• Press [SP-PHONE/ ] again to cancel off-hookmonitor.Note• When off-hook monitor is active, replacing thehandset to its cradle enables hands-free mode.• During a conference call, pressing[SP-PHONE/ ] simply enables hands-freemode. The handset will be disabled.Adjusting the VolumeYou can adjust the ringer, handset, headset, andspeaker volume using [ ] and [ ] on the Navigator key.Document Version 2011-09 Operating Instructions 25Before Operating the Telephone