VTech IS7121_-2-22 Manual - Manual (Page 50)

Telephone operation
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Volume control
During a call, press q/ VOL- or p/VOL+ to adjust the listening volume.
The handset earpiece and speakerphone volume settings are independent.
When the volume reaches the minimum or maximum setting, you hear two beeps.
Mute
The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot
hear you.
During a call, press MUTE on the handset. The screen briefly displays Microphone
off, then displays MIC OFF until the mute function is turned off.
Press
MUTE on the handset to resume the conversation. The screen briefly
displays Microphone on.
Call waiting
If you subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone
service provider, you hear an alert tone if someone calls while
you are already on a call.
Press FLASH on the handset to put the current call on hold
and take the new call.
Press
FLASH on the handset at any time to switch back and
forth between calls.
Temporary ringer silencing
When the telephone is ringing, you can temporarily silence the ringer of the handset or
the telephone base without disconnecting the call. The next call rings normally at the
preset volume.
To silence the handset ringer:
Press OFF, MUTE or SILENCE on the handset, the handset displays
Ringer muted briefly then displays.
To silence the telephone base ringer:
Press VOL- on the telephone base.
The handset and the telephone base ring when there is an incoming call unless the
ringer volume setting on that device is turned off.
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