Vtech 5831 User Manual - Page 32

Handset and Base Operation NATURAL - No frequency enhancement (Your Handset is preset with this selection) The Handset will graphically display the four modes. Mute Function During an active call pressing either the MUTE soft key on the Handset or the MUTE key on the Base (when in Speakerphone mode), will disable the microphone. Press MUTE key again to return to normal 2-way conversation. Hold Function From the Handset : • Press the HOLD soft key to place a call on hold. To return to the call, press the ON (or SPEAKERPHONE) key. From the Base : • During an active call, press the HOLD key to place a call on hold. The SPEAKERPHONE LED will flash to indicate a call is on hold. • To return to the call, press either HOLD or SPEAKERPHONE. Note: Both the Handset and Base will display CALL ON HOLD when a call is placed on hold. However, with Clock Mode enabled, the CALL ON HOLD alert will be displayed on the Handset for only 5 seconds. If a call remains on Hold for 5 minutes, your VT5831 will ring to remind you the call is being held. The phone will display CALL ON HOLD RING BACK! You have 30 seconds to return to the call before it is dropped. Flash Function You can use your VT5831 with services such as Call Waiting. Simply press the ON key on the Handset or the FLASH key on the Base (when in speakerphone mode) to flash the line. 32 ADVANCED OPERATION