GE 28871FE3 User Guide - Page 25

Pause When a pause is needed to wait for a dial tone (for example, after you dial 9 for an outside line, or to wait for a computer access tone), press the pause button to insert a 3 second delay into the sequence when dialing (or when storing a number into phonebook.) Press and hold the pause button for 1.5 seconds, the screen displays a P. Each pause counts as one digit in the dialing sequence. Flash Use the flash button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting or call forwarding, which are available through your local telephone company. The screen displays an R. The flash button can also be used to access a new dial tone without hanging up. Keypad Lock (only for cordless handset) The default setting is Off. To lock the keypad; While phone is OFF, press and hold the #/lock/format button until a beep is heard, the screen displays the lock icon . To unlock the keypad; Press and hold the #/lock/format button until a beep is heard, the icon is no longer displayed. NOTE: When the key lock is activated, you are still able to accept incoming calls and make emergency 911 calls. Hold (only for base) To place a call on hold, press the hold button. Music is played as a reminder that the call is on hold. Lift the corded handset or press the speaker button or press the hold button again to release the hold function. NOTE: The cordless handset may pick up the call once it had been speaker put on hold by pressing the or button. 25