GE 29897 User Manual page 17

• Stay reasonably close to the phone so that you can be clearly heard by the person
to whom you are talking.
• You can adjust the speaker volume by pressing the VOLUME ^ and v buttons.
• The speakerphone indicator comes on when the speakerphone is in use.
Receiving a Phone Call
1. When the phone rings, the speakerphone indicator blinks and the caller's
information, if any, will be shown on the display panel. Lift the handset or press the
SPEAKER button to connect your phone call.
2. You can adjust the volume of the caller's voice by pressing the VOLUME ^ and v
buttons.
Placing a Phone Call
1. Lift the handset or press the SPEAKER button and wait for a dial tone.
2. Dial the telephone number you wish to call.
3. You can adjust the volume of the caller's voice by pressing the VOLUME ^ and v
buttons.
Switching between Speaker and Handset
You can switch between speakerphone and handset while the phone is dialing a
number, or anytime during a conversation.
• Speaker to Handset — Pick up the handset.
• Handset to Speaker — Press SPEAKER, then hang up handset.
Temporary Tone Dialing
If you have pulse service, you can temporarily change from pulse to tone service.
After dialing the telephone number, press and release the TONE (*) button on
the telephone. This allows access to phone services that require a tone, such as
banking and long-distance services. After you hang up the handset, the telephone
automatically returns to pulse service.
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