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Pause
Whena pause is neededto wait for a dial tone (forexample,after you dial 9 for an
outside line,or to wait for a computer accesstone),pressthe pause button to insert
a 3 seconddelay into the sequencewhen dialing (or when storing a numberinto
phonebook.)
Pressand hold the pausebutton for 1.5seconds,the screen displaysa P.Eachpause
counts as one digit in the dialing sequence.
Flash
Usethe flash button to activate custom calling servicessuch as call waiting or call
forwarding,which are availablethrough your local telephonecompany.The screen
displaysan R.
Theflash button can alsobe usedto accessa new dial tone without hanging up.
Keypad Lock (only for cordless handset}
Thedefault setting is Off.
To lock the keypad;
Whilephone is OFF,pressand hold the #/lock/format button until a beep isheard,
the screen displaysthe lock icon iii.
To unlock the keypad;
Pressand hold the #/lock/format button until a beep is heard,the JJlicon is no
longer displayed.
NOTE:When the key lock is activated, you are still able to accept
incoming calls and make emergency 911 calls.
Hold (only for base)
Toplacea call on hold,pressthe hold button. Musicis playedas a reminderthat
the call ison hold. Lift the corded handset or pressthe _o_!_ button or pressthe hold
button again to releasethe hold function.
NOTE:The cordless handset may R_k up the call once it had been
put on hold by pressing the _, or _1t% button.
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