The Basics
Basic Operation
The Basics
Basic Operation
Using the Basic Features
Answering Calls
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Outside calls: Ring with 2 short rings followed by a long ring.
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Intercom calls: Ring with 1 long ring.
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To answer a call: Press TALK or the flashing line key.
- If your handset is in the charger, lifting the handset answers the incoming call.
Placing Calls
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Intercom calls : Press TALK + Dial co-worker's extension or *8 for Voice Mail.
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Outside calls: Press TALK + Dial line access code + Dial outside number, or
Press line key + Dial outside number
Hanging Up
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Press TALK or place the handset in the charger.
Changing Channels
If the installation site has more than one DSX Cordless Lite II Telephone, set up each telephone to operate
on its own channel.
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While on a call, press CH .
- The TALK icon flashes briefly while the handset changes channels. There are 30 channels max.
- If you select a channel that is already in use, you see SYSTEM BUSY .
Standby Mode
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When the handset is out of the charger, it will go into Standby Mode after about 5 minutes. Standby
mode blanks the display to conserve power.
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Placing or answering a call automatically cancels Standby Mode.
Traveling Out Of Range
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If you try to place a call while out of range (beyond the range of your handset):
- ACQUIRING LINK flashes in your display.
- You hear five quick beeps.
- NO SERVICE flashes in your display.
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If you travel out of range while on a call:
- You hear five quick beeps.
- Your handset goes into standby mode.
- The call disconnects.
Using the Base Cordless and Desk Buttons
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While idle at your cordless handset : Press Desk to switch your extension to your desk keyset.
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While idle at your desk keyset : Press Cordless to switch your extension to your cordless handset.
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If you press Desk or Cordless to switch telephones while on a call, the active call will ring the cordless
or keyset as soon as the telephone activates.
Low Battery
If the LOW icon displays:
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If on a call, press TALK to hang up as soon as possible so your call is not interrupted.
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Recharge or replace the battery before placing or answering another call.
2 ◆ Chapter 1: Installation
DSX Cordless Lite II Telephone User Guide