Answering Calls - Panasonic KX-TG5240M Operating Instructions Manual

Answering Calls

When a call is received, the unit rings, "Incoming call" is displayed, and the
Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset and the IN USE indicator on the base
unit flash rapidly.
Handset
1
Press [C] or [s].
• You can also answer a call by pressing any
button except [d], [B] or [OFF].
2
To hang up, press [OFF] or place the
handset on the base unit or charger.
Auto Talk
If the Auto Talk feature is turned on (p. 19), you can
answer a call by simply lifting the handset off the
base unit or charger (for KX-TG5243 or accessory
handset users, p. 3).
Temporary ringer off
While the handset is ringing for an outside call, you can turn the ringer off
temporarily by pressing [OFF]. The handset will ring again as normal the next time
a call is received.
Base Unit
1
Press [SP-PHONE].
2
Talk into the MIC.
3
To hang up, press [SP-PHONE].
• To transfer the call to another extension, see page 50.
• To transfer the call to a mailbox to allow the caller to leave a message,
see page 69.
• If the ringer volume is turned off, the unit will not ring (p. 20, 21).
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Ringer/
Message
Alert
Indicator
[ ]
[OFF]
[ ]
IN USE
Indicator
[SP-PHONE]
and Indicator
MIC
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