Beyond the basics directlink, Communication feature (handset only) – Radio Shack 43-5862 User Manual
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Beyond the Basics
DirectLink
TM
Communication Feature
(Handset Only)
A pair of handsets (or two pairs of handsets at one time) can 
function as two-way radios. This feature is called DirectLink. To 
make a call with the DirectLink feature, you must activate this 
feature on both handsets. While using the DirectLink feature, the 
pair of handsets will not be able to make or receive normal phone 
calls until this feature is deactivated; however, other handsets will 
function normally.
1. Press the MENU soft key. 
2. Select DIRECTLINK MODE menu. Then press the OK soft key. 
The display shows TO ENTER DIRECTLINK MODE PRESS 
[ENTER].
3. Press the ENTER soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone,
and DIRECTLINK MODE COMPLETE appears in the display.
Making a DirectLink Call
1. To call another handset with DirectLink communication,
press the DirectLink soft key.
2. Move the cursor to select the handset you want to call, and
then press the OK soft key. If the other handset is out of 
range or not set to DirectLink communication, the display 
shows OUT OF RANGE.
3. On the receiving handset, press /FLASH or the ANSWER
soft key.
4. To end the call, press or the END soft key.
Exiting a DirectLink
TM
Communication
While the handset is using DirectLink communication, the display 
shows DIRECTLINK MODE; this means the handset cannot make 
or receive normal phone calls. To exit the DirectLink feature and 
return to standby, press the CANCEL soft key and then press 
the OK soft key, or return the handset to the cradle. DIRECTLINK 
MODE CANCEL appears in the display.
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