Mute Function; Hold Function; Flash Function - VTech i5857 Operating Instructions Manual

Handset and Base Operation
NATURAL - No frequency
enhancement (Your Handset is
preset to this selection)
The Handset will graphically display the four modes.
NOTE: The Sound Select feature cannot be used when
in Speakerphone or Headset mode.

Mute Function

During an active call pressing either the MUTE softkey on
the Handset or the MUTE button on the Base (when in
Speakerphone mode), will disable the microphone. Press
MUTE again to return to normal two-way conversation.

Hold Function

From the Handset:
Press the HOLD softkey to place a call on hold. To return
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to the call, press the ON (or SPEAKERPHONE) key.
NOTE: The Handset will display CALL ON HOLD when a call
is placed on hold. If you have new calls in call log, CALL ON
HOLD will display alternately. An H will be displayed to remind
you a call is on hold. If a call remains on Hold for 5 minutes,
your i 5857 Handset will ring to remind you the call is being
held. The phone will display Call On Hold Ring Back! You
have 30 seconds to return to the call before it is dropped.
From the Base:
During an active call, press the HOLD softkey to place a
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call on hold. The SPEAKERPHONE LED will flash to indicate
a call is on hold.
To return to the call, press SPEAKERPHONE.
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NOTE: Base will display CALL ON HOLD when a call is
placed on hold. If a call remains on hold for 5 minutes, your
i 5857 Base will ring to remind you the call is being held. The
phone will display CALL ON HOLD RING BACK! You have
30 seconds to return to the call before it is dropped.

Flash Function

You can use your i 5857 with services such as Call Waiting.
Simply press the ON/FLASH key on the Handset or the
FLASH key on the Base (when in speakerphone mode) to
flash the line.
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