VTech VT5831 - Manual (Page 32)

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Handset and Base Operation
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Mute Function
During an active call pressing either the MUTE
soft key on the Handset or the MUTE key on the
Base (when in Speakerphone mode), will disable
the microphone. Press MUTE key again to return
to normal 2-way conversation.
Hold Function
From the Handset :
• Press the HOLD soft key to place a call on
hold. To return to the call, press the ON (or
SPEAKERPHONE) key.
From the Base :
• During an active call, press the HOLD key to
place a call on hold. The SPEAKERPHONE
LED will flash to indicate a call is on hold.
• To return to the call, press either HOLD or
SPEAKERPHONE.
Note: Both the Handset and Base will display CALL
ON HOLD when a call is placed on hold. However,
with Clock Mode enabled, the CALL ON HOLD alert
will be displayed on the Handset for only 5 seconds.
If a call remains on Hold for 5 minutes, your VT5831
will ring to remind you the call is being held. The phone
will display CALL ON HOLD RING BACK! You have
30 seconds to return to the call before it is dropped.
Flash Function
You can use your VT5831 with services such as
Call Waiting. Simply press the ON key on the
Handset or the FLASH key on the Base (when in
speakerphone mode) to flash the line.
NATURAL - No frequency
enhancement (Your Handset is
preset with this selection)
The Handset will graphically display the four modes.