GE 25424 - Manual (Page 24)

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Do Not Disturb
This feature is set at individual telephones to disable (silence) an incoming ring signal,
intercom ring, or page. When there is an incoming call or an intercom call, the status
indicators function as normal but the phone will not ring.
1. When the unit is idle, press the Privacy button. The Privacy indicator flashes and the
last setting is displayed.
2. Use the Vol (+ or -) buttons to scroll up or down to select the duration. You may choose
from 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours and increase the duration
by 1 hour intervals up to 24 hours.
3. Press the Sel/Save button to confirm. The indicator blinks and the display shows how
long the ringer will be disabled.
4. To cancel, press Privacy again or hang up the handset.
NOTE: If Intercom Auto Answer is turned ON, the unit automatically answers the intercom
call even if the Do Not Disturb function is activated.
Hold
Placing a Call on Hold
Press the Hold button to put the line in use on hold. The line indicator for the line on hold
flashes blue. The phone emits a beep every 30 seconds as a reminder. At the other stations,
the indicator blinks red but no beep is heard.
NOTE: If you put a call on Hold while in Privacy mode, no one but you can access the line on
hold. Anyone trying to access the line receives an error tone.
Releasing a Call from Hold
Press the Hold button or the corresponding Line button to release hold.
NOTE: If you want to change modes, lift the handset to switch to the handset, or press the
Headset button to use the headset.
NOTE: The call on hold can be picked up at any station using this procedure.
Flash
Use the Flash button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting or call
forwarding, which are available through your local phone company.
Basic Operation