Answering Calls - Panasonic KX-TG5240M Operating Instructions Manual

To put a call on hold
Press [HOLD] during a conversation.
• The SP-PHONE indicator flashes.
To return to the call, press [SP-PHONE].
• Handset users can take the call by pressing [C] or [s].
• If another phone is connected on the same line (p. 12), you can also take the call
by lifting its handset.
• If a call is kept on hold for 6 minutes, an alarm tone will start to sound and the
Ringer indicator on the handset will start to flash rapidly. After 4 additional minutes
on hold the call will be disconnected.

Answering Calls

When a call is received, the unit rings, "Incoming call" is displayed on the
handset, and the Ringer indicator and the IN USE indicator flash rapidly.
Handset
1
Press [C] or [s].
• You can also answer a call by pressing any
button except [d], [B] and [OFF].
2
To hang up, press [OFF] or place the
handset on the base unit.
Auto Talk
If you set the Auto Talk feature to ON (p. 19), you can
answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit or
the charger (for accessory handset users, p. 3).
Base Unit
1
Press [SP-PHONE].
2
Talk into the MIC.
3
To hang up, press [SP-PHONE].
• To transfer the call to the base unit or handset, see page 49.
• To transfer the call to a mailbox to allow the caller to leave a message,
see page 70.
• When the ringer volume is set to OFF, the unit will not ring (p. 20, 21).
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Answering Calls
Ringer
Indicator
[ ]
[OFF]
[ ]
MIC
IN USE
Indicator [SP-PHONE]
and Indicator
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