Making A Call; Redial; Volume Adjust; Hold - RCA H5400 User Manual

Making a Call

1. Press the TALK button to access an available line automatically,
OR
If you want to select a desired line, press LINE button plus a number button (1-4) to select the desired line.
2. Wait for a dial tone then dial the desired number.
3. When finished, press the TALK button or replace the handset in the charge cradle, to hang up.
NOTE: If the line you selected is occupied by other users, the message "LINE IN USE" will be shown. You can press the SELECT/SAVE button to confirm selection of this
line. If you wants to select another line, press the LINE button plus the number button again.

Redial

To quickly redial the last number you entered (up to 32 digits):
1. Press TALK button.
2. Press the FORMAT/REDIAL button.

Volume Adjust

Adjust the receiver volume by pressing the Volume Up/Down button (located at the side of the handset) when you are in talk mode. There
are four volume levels, and each press of the Volume Up/Down button adjusts the receiver volume by one level.

Hold

Press the HOLD button to put a call on hold.
To take a call off hold, press the HOLD button again.
To switch a call on hold from the base to the cordless handset, press the HOLD button on the cordless handset.

Transfer

You can transfer the call to another extension.
1. Press the TRANSFER button when it is in TALK mode.
2. Key in the extension ID number you want to transfer to.
3. The desired extension will ring, and your handset will go back to standby mode.

Privacy

When you are using the phone, if you want to secure the line, press the PRIVACY button. Then, the line you are using cannot be picked up
by another extension in the system.

Flash

Use the FLASH/EXIT button on the handset to activate custom calling services such as call waiting or call transfer, which are available
through your local phone company.
TIP: Don't use the TALK button to activate custom calling service such as call waiting, or you'll hang up the phone.

Manual Channel Selection

While talking, you might need to manually change the channel in order to reduce static caused by baby monitors, garage door openers, or
other cordless phones. Press and release the Channel/Delete button on the cordless handset to advance to the next clear channel.

Call Timer

After you press TALK or LINE plus number button to select the line on the cordless handset, the built-in call timer shows in the display and
begins counting the length of time of the call.

Ringer On/Off Switch

Use the two-position switch on the cordless handset to turn the ringer volume off or on.

Out of Range

If the handset is too far from the base (out of range) you may experience static or noise. Move closer to the base or handset will
automatically hang up if it is kept out of range for 30 seconds.
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