Using The Handset; Idle Screen; Making Calls - VTech VDP650 User Manual

Using the Handset

This section describes how to use the handset to make calls and answer calls.
This section also describes how to put calls on hold, transfer calls, and create
conference calls.

Idle screen

The Idle screen appears after the phone is connected and
configured for your SIP PBX service. The Idle screen indicates
that you have no active or held calls.
From the Idle screen, you can press:
•
CALLS
See "Displaying calls on the Call List" on page 34.
•
LINE
When you make a call, the phone will use this account.
See "Making calls" below.
MENU to view the main menu.
•
See "Configuring the Handset" on page 48.

Making calls

You can make calls to any phone number (an outside call), or you can call
another handset (an internal call).
To make an outside call:
1. Use the dial pad to enter the desired number.
• Press
BACKSP
2. Call the number by pressing an idle line key (L1 to L4),
SPEAKER.
When the call is answered, the active call screen appears.
3. To hang up the call, press OFF or
If you wish to choose an outgoing account for the outside call:
1. Press LINE
2. Press q p to select the dialing line (account).
or
3. Press
SELECT
4. Use the keypad to enter the desired number.
The call will dial automatically when you have finished entering the number.
to view the Call List.
to select another account (SIP Account).
if you enter an incorrect digit.
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