Call Timer; Auto Standby; Manual Channel Selection; Volume - GE 55908580 User Manual

C T
ALL IMER
After you press talk/call back on the handset or speaker on the base, the
built-in call timer shows in the display and counts the length of time of the
call in minutes and seconds.
A S
UTO TANDBY
Placing the handset in the base cradle while the handset is off hook
(during a call) automatically hangs up the handset.
M C
ANUAL HANNEL
While talking, you might need to manually change the channel in order to
reduce static caused by baby monitors, garage door openers, or other
cordless phones. Press and release the del/chan button on the handset to
advance to the next clear channel.
R V
INGER OLUME
H
ANDSET
Use the two-position switch on the handset to turn the ringer volume
off or on.
B U
ASE NIT
The base ringer volume is set through the programming menu. Refer to
Telephone Set Up for more information.
The ringer switch must be in the ON position for the handset to ring when
incoming calls are received.
C W
ALL AITING
If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your
local telephone company, you will receive Caller ID information (if
available) on Call Waiting calls. During a phone call you will hear a beep,
which indicates another call is waiting on the line, and Caller ID information
shows in the display. To connect to the waiting call, press the flash button
on the handset or base, and your original call is put on hold. You may
switch back and forth between the two calls by pressing the flash button.
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