Answering Calls; Useful Features During A Call - Panasonic KX-TG5631S Operating Instructions Manual

Answering calls

When a call is being received, the ringer
indicator flashes rapidly.
1
Lift the handset and press {C} or {s}.
L You can also answer the call by
pressing any button except {^}, {V},
{<}, {>}, or {OFF}. (Any key talk
feature)
2
When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Note:
L You can change the ringer indicator light
color and the ringer tone. You can also
adjust the handset ringer volume (page
36).
Auto talk
This feature allows you to answer a call by
simply lifting the handset off the base unit
or charger. You do not need to press {C}.
To activate this feature, see page 35.
Temporary ringer off
While the handset is ringing for an outside
call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily
by pressing {OFF}.
Adjusting the base unit ringer volume
Press {>} or {<} repeatedly to select the
desired volume.
L To turn the ringer off, press and hold {<}
until the unit beeps 2 times.
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.
For models with only 1 handset
included
Press {HOLD} during an outside call.
L To release the hold, press {C}.
Note:
L If another phone is connected on the
same line (page 13), you can also take
the call by lifting its handset.
L If a call is kept on hold for more than 6
minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound.
After 4 additional minutes on hold, the
call is disconnected.
For models with 2 or more handsets
included
1
Press {HOLD} during an outside call.
L To transfer the call to another
handset, continue from step 2 on
page 45, "Transferring calls between
handsets, conference calls".
2
Press {HOLD} again.
L To release the hold, press {C}.
L Another handset user can take the
call by pressing {C}.
Note:
L If another phone is connected on the
same line (page 13), you can also take
the call by lifting its handset.
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