Answering Calls; Useful Features During A Call - Panasonic KX-TGA572S Operating Instructions Manual

Answering calls

When a call is being received, the ringer
indicator on the handset flashes rapidly.
1
Lift the handset and press {C} or {s}.
L You can also answer the call by
pressing any button except navigator
key or {OFF}. (Any key talk feature)
2
When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Note:
L You can change the ringer indicator light
color (page 32) and the ringer tone
(page 32). You can also adjust the
handset ringer volume (page 32).
Auto talk
This feature allows you to answer a call by
simply lifting the handset off the charger.
You do not need to press {C}. To activate
this feature, see page 31.
Note:
L If you subscribe to Caller ID service and
want to view the caller's information after
lifting up the handset to answer a call,
leave this feature off.
Temporary ringer off
While the handset is ringing for a call, you
can turn the ringer off temporarily by
pressing { ~ } or {OFF}.
For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp
Making/Answering Calls
Useful features during a
call
HOLD button
This feature allows you to put an outside
call on hold.
1
Press {HOLD} during an outside call.
2
Press {HOLD} again.
L To release the hold, press {C}.
Note:
L If a call is kept on hold for more than 9
minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound.
After 1 additional minute on hold, the call
is disconnected.
Mute
While mute is turned on, you can hear the
other party, but the other party cannot hear
you.
To mute your voice, press {MUTE}.
L To return to the conversation, press
{MUTE} or {C}.
Note:
L {MUTE} is a soft key visible on the
handset display during a call.
FLASH button
Pressing {FLASH} allows you to use
special features of your host PBX such as
transferring an extension call, or accessing
optional telephone services such as Call
Waiting.
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