Useful Features During A Call; Hold (Available For: Kx-Ts580Fx); Handset Mute (Kx-Ts560Fx)/ Mute (Kx-Ts580Fx); Flash - Panasonic KX-TS560FX Operating Instructions Manual

Useful features during a call

Hold
(Available for: KX-TS580FX)
This feature allows you to put an outside call
on hold.
1
Press {HOLD} during an outside call.
≥ If using the handset, you can place it on
the cradle.
≥ During the hold, both party will hear music.
For cancelling music, see page 13.
2
To release hold, lift the handset if the
handset is on the cradle.
OR
Press {HOLD} if the handset is off the
cradle.
OR
Press {SP-PHONE} if using the
speakerphone.
Note:
≥ If another phone is connected to the same line,
you can also take the call by lifting its handset.
Handset mute (KX-TS560FX)/
Mute (KX-TS580FX)
While mute is turned on, you can hear the
other party, but the other party cannot hear
you.
1
During an outside call,
s Press {HANDSET MUTE} (KX-TS560FX)
s Press {MUTE} (KX-TS580FX)
2
To return to the conversation,
s Press {HANDSET MUTE} (KX-TS560FX)
s Press {MUTE} (KX-TS580FX)

Flash

{FLASH} allows you to use the special
features of your host PBX such as
transferring an extension call, or accessing
optional telephone services.
Note:
≥ To change the flash time, see page 13.
Making/Answering Calls

For call waiting service users

To use call waiting, you must first subscribe
to the call waiting service of your service
provider/telephone company. This feature
allows you to receive calls while you are
already talking on the phone. If you receive
a call while on the phone, you will hear a
call waiting tone.
1
Press {FLASH} to answer the 2nd call.
2
To switch between calls, press
{FLASH}.
Note:
≥ Please contact your service provider/
telephone company for details and availability
of this service in your area.
Temporary tone dialling (for
rotary/pulse service users)
You can temporarily switch the dialling
mode to tone when you need to access
touch-tone services (for example,
answering services, telephone banking
services, etc.). Press {£} {TONE} before
entering access numbers which require
tone dialling.
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