Panasonic KXTG4133 KXTG4132 User Guide - Page 15

Making/Answering Calls Temporary handset ringer off While the handset is ringing for a call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing {~}. Adjusting the base unit ringer volume Press {+} or {-} repeatedly to select the desired volume. L To turn the ringer off, press and hold {-} until the unit beeps. Useful features during a call Hold This feature allows you to put an outside call on hold. 1 Press {MENU} during an outside call. 2 {r}: "Hold" s {SELECT} 3 To release hold, press {C}. L Another handset user can take the call by pressing {C}. Note: L If a call is kept on hold for more than 9 minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound and the ringer indicator on the handset flashes rapidly. After 1 additional minute on hold, the call is disconnected. L If another phone is connected to the same line, you can also take the call by lifting its handset. Mute While mute is turned on, you can hear the other party, but the other party cannot hear you. 1 Press {MUTE} during conversation. L {MUTE} flashes. 2 To return to the conversation, press {MUTE} again. Note: L {MUTE} is a soft key visible on the handset display during a call. Flash {FLASH} allows you to use the special features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call, or accessing optional telephone services. Note: L To change the flash time, see page 21. For call waiting or Call Waiting Caller ID service users To use call waiting or Call Waiting Caller ID, you must first subscribe with your service provider/telephone company. This feature allows you to receive calls while you are already talking on the phone. If you receive a call while on the phone, you will hear a call waiting tone. If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID services, the 2nd caller's information is displayed after you hear the call waiting tone on the handset. 1 Press {CALL WAIT} to answer the 2nd call. 2 To switch between calls, press {CALL WAIT}. Note: L Please contact your service provider/ telephone company for details and availability of this service in your area. Temporary tone dialing (for rotary/pulse service users) You can temporarily switch the dialing mode to tone when you need to access touch-tone services (for example, answering services, telephone banking services, etc.). Press * (TONE) before entering access numbers which require tone dialing. Handset clarity booster This feature can improve sound clarity when the handset is used in an area where there may be interference. During an outside call, this feature is turned on automatically when necessary. L When this feature is turned on, ( is displayed. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 15