Basic operation – RCA H5401 User Manual
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Speakerphone Mode
1. During a call, press the Talk button to change to speakerphone mode.
2. Press Talk again to change it back to handset mode.
Hold
1. Press the Hold button to put a call on hold.
2. To take a call off hold, press the Hold button again.
3. To switch a call on hold from the base to the cordless handset, press the Hold
button on the cordless handset.
Transfer
You can transfer the call to another extension.
1. Press the Int/Transfer button when it is in TALK mode.
2. Key in the extension ID number you want to transfer to.
3. The desired extension will ring, and your handset will go back to standby mode.
Privacy
When you are using the phone, if you want to secure the line, press the Privacy
button. Then, the line you are using cannot be picked up by another extension in the
system.
Flash
Use the Flash/Exit button on the handset to activate custom calling services such as call
waiting or call transfer, which are available through your local phone company.
Call Timer
After you press Talk or Line plus number button to select the line on the cordless
handset, the built-in call timer shows in the display and begins counting the length of
time of the call.
Out of Range
If the handset is too far from the base (out of range) you may experience static or
noise. Move closer to the base or handset will automatically hang up if it is kept out of
range for 30 seconds.
Basic Operation