Basic Feature Operation; Making Calls; Making A Call - Panasonic KX-NT400 Operating Instructions Manual

Basic Feature Operation

Basic Feature
Operation

Making Calls

This section explains the basic methods for making a
call.

Making a Call

1.
In stand-by mode (i.e., when you have no active
calls), go off-hook.
2.
Enter the number you want to call.
The number you are dialing is displayed in the
Dial window. When you finish dialing, the call will
be connected.
3.
To end the call, go on-hook.
Pre-dialing
In stand-by mode (i.e., when you have no active calls),
you can start dialing while still on-hook. The Dial
window will appear.
•
To delete a number you entered, press
•
To clear the entire number, press
(TRANSFER) or
•
To connect the call, go off-hook or press
Quick Dialing
If a number has been programmed in the PBX as a
Quick Dial number, you can dial that number by going
off-hook and entering the programmed number.
For details, consult your administrator.
Hot Line
You can configure the phone to automatically dial a
number immediately when you go off-hook. See "Hot
Line (Page 100)".
Operator Call
You can call an extension or a group assigned as the
operator. See "Operator Call (Page 102)".
Usage tips
•
After you dial, the Calls screen appears. For details,
see "Calls Screen (Page 37)".
Note
•
If you want to dial a phone number on the
Contacts screen using the dial keys, press
62 Operating Instructions
(LEFT).
(HOLD).
.
, and then enter the phone number. When
you finish dialing, go off-hook or press
to connect the call.
Calling an Outside Party
You have to seize a CO line before dialing an outside
phone number. The KX-NT400 can seize a CO line
automatically for certain calls.
Automatic seizing
The KX-NT400 can seize a CO line automatically when
a call is made with one of the following operations:
•
Pre-dialing (Page 62)
•
Making a Call from the Contact List (Page 63)
•
Dialing by Using Call Logs (Page 65)
•
Redialing the Last Number You Dialed (Redial, Last
Number) (Page 66)
•
One-touch Dialing (Page 66)
•
Making Calls from the Portal (Page 84)
Manual seizing
You have to seize a CO line manually when you directly
enter a phone number with dial keys.
1.
Go off-hook.
2.
Press or an L-CO button.
An idle CO line will be seized.
3.
Enter a phone number with dial keys.
Note
•
You can create an L-CO button on the
KX-NT400. For details, see "Customizing the
Flexible Buttons (Page 133)".
Usage tips
•
To seize a specific CO line, in step 2 press the
corresponding CO button on the Calls screen or on
the Feature Key screen (in Call List mode). For
details about these screens, see "Calls Screen in
Line Buttons Mode (Page 37)" and "Feature Key
Screen (Page 55)".
•
To select an idle CO line in a specific CO line group
automatically, press a G-CO button, or press
and the CO line group number.
For details about creating a G-CO button, see
"Customizing the Flexible Buttons (Page 133)".
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