Temporary handset ringer off
While the handset is ringing for a call, you can
turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing
M
N.
Useful features during a
call
Hold
This feature allows you to put an outside call
on hold.
1 Press M
N during an outside call.
2 MbN: “Hold” a M N
3 To release hold, press M
N.
R Another handset user can take the call
by pressing M N. (KX-TG2712)
Note:
R If a call is kept on hold for more than 9
minutes, the call rings at your handset
again. After 1 additional minute on hold, the
call is disconnected.
R If another phone is connected to the same
line, you can also take the call by lifting its
handset.
Mute
While mute is turned on, you can hear the
other party, but the other party cannot hear
you.
1 Press M
N during conversation.
2 To return to the conversation, press
M
N again.
Recall/flash
MR/ECON allows you to use the special
features of your host PBX such as transferring
an extension call, or accessing optional
telephone services.
Note:
R To change the recall/flash time, see
page 19.
For call waiting or Call Waiting
Caller ID service users
To use call waiting or Call Waiting Caller ID,
you must first subscribe with your service
provider/telephone company.
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.
If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call
Waiting with Caller ID services, the 2nd
caller’s information is displayed after you hear
the call waiting tone on the handset.
1 Press MR/ECON to answer the 2nd call.
2 To switch between calls, press MR/ECON.
Note:
R Please contact your service provider/
telephone company for details and
availability of this service in your area.
Temporary tone dialling (for
rotary/pulse service users)
You can temporarily switch the dialling mode
to tone when you need to access touch-tone
services (for example, answering services,
telephone banking services, etc.).
Press * before entering access numbers
which require tone dialling.
Call share
Available for:
KX-TG2712
You can join an existing outside call.
To join the conversation, press M N when
the other handset is on an outside call.
Note:
R To prevent other users from joining your
conversations with outside callers, turn the
privacy mode on (page 19).
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Making/Answering Calls
