Panasonic KXTS880 KXTS880 User Guide - Page 14

Making/Answering Calls Useful features during a call Hold This feature allows you to put an outside call on hold. 1 Press {HOLD} during an outside call. ≥ If using the handset, you can place it on the cradle. ≥ During the hold, both party will hear music. For canceling music, see page 20. 2 To release hold, lift the handset if the handset is on the cradle. OR Press {HOLD} if the handset is off the cradle. OR Press {SP-PHONE} if using the speakerphone. Note: ≥ 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 During an outside call, press {MUTE}. 2 To return to the conversation, press {MUTE}. 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: ≥ To change the flash time, see page 20. For call waiting or Call Waiting Caller ID service users To use call waiting, you must first subscribe to the call waiting service of 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 and "Q" are displayed after you hear the call waiting tone. 1 Press {FLASH} to answer the 2nd call. 2 To switch between calls, press {FLASH}. Note: ≥ 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. 14 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help