Panasonic KX-TG2388 - Manual (Page 21)

Making/Answering Calls
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The SP-PHONE indicator flashes.
L To release the mute, press {MUTE}
again.
FLASH button
Using the handset or base unit
Pressing {FLASH/CALL WAIT} allows
you to use special features of your host
PBX such as transferring an extension
call, or accessing optional telephone
services such as Call Waiting.
Note:
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Pressing {FLASH/CALL WAIT} cancels
temporary Tone Dialing mode or the
mute (page 15).
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To change the flash time, see page 43.
For Call Waiting service users
Using the handset or base unit
To use Call Waiting, you must subscribe to
your telephone company’s Call Waiting
service.
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.
Press {FLASH/CALL WAIT} to answer
the 2nd call.
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The 1st call is put on hold while you
answer the 2nd call.
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To switch between calls, press {FLASH/
CALL WAIT}.
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Call Waiting service cannot be used
when the first call is put on hold, or the
Answering System is handling a call.
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If this function does not operate properly,
consult your telephone company for
details.
Note:
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Please contact your telephone company
for details and availability of this service
in your area.
Call Waiting Caller ID display
If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call
Waiting with Caller ID services (CWID),
when a second call is received while
talking using the handset, the second
caller’s information will be displayed. After
you hear a call waiting tone while talking,
the display shows the caller’s name with
the phone number and
“----Waiting-----”.
Note:
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Contact your telephone company for
details about availability in your area,
and to verify that CWID is activated on
your telephone line.
L The caller’s information will only be
shown on the display of the handset
which is on the outside call.
L The second caller’s name will not be
announced even if the Talking Caller ID
feature is on (page 41).
Temporary tone dialing (for
rotary/pulse service users)
You can temporarily switch the dialing
mode to tone when you need to access
touch tone services (for example,
answering services, telephone banking
services, etc.).
Press {*} (TONE) on the handset or the
base unit before entering access numbers
which require tone dialing.
Note:
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The dialing mode will return to pulse
when you hang up.