GE 28011EE1 User Guide - Page 18

2. Listen as the caller leaves a message. 3. Press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER buttons to speak to the person or press the SELECT button to stop screening the call. Telephone Operation CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the base The CHARGE/IN USE indicator is lit when the phone is in use or a handset is charging in the base charge cradle. It flashes when you receive a call. Visual Ring Indicator on the Handset The Visual Ring indicator is lit when the handset is in use. It flashes when you receive a call. Standby Screen The handset displays the handset number (or handset name), time, battery charge status and wallpaper when idle. Making a Call 1. Pick up the handset, and press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button. Wait for a dial tone, then dial the desired number. -OR- Dial the number and then press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button. 2. When finished, press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button or place the handset in the base cradle to hang up. Answering a Call Check the display to see who is calling. 1. Pick up the handset, and press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button on the handset. 2. When finished, press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button or place the handset in the base cradle to hang up. Volume When the handset is ON (in talk mode), you may adjust the receiver volume by pressing the 6 or 5 button. There are four volume levels to choose from. When the maximum or minimum volume level is reached, the phone beeps twice. VOL 1 is minimum and VOL 4 is maximum. Call Timer After you press TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button on the handset, the built-in call timer shows in the display and begins counting the length of time of the call. Auto Standby Placing the cordless handset in the charge cradle while the handset is off the hook (or during a call) automatically hangs up the handset. 18