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Telephone operation
Analog corded 2-line - A2220
Using the corded handset and the telephone base
The corded handset and the telephone base speakerphone cannot be used at the same time. However, calls can be switched
between the corded han dset and the telephone base speakerphone.
Receive a call
When there is a line 1 incoming call, the telephone rings. The MESSAGE WAITING LED and LINE 1 key flash.
When there is a line 2 incoming call, the telephone rings. LINE 2 key flashes.
To answer a call using the corded handset:
Lift the cordless handset. It automatically connects to the ringing line. The respective line key illuminates when in use.
To answer a call using the tele phone base:
Press the flashing line key for the ringing line, or press /SPEAKER. It automatically connects to the ringing line. The respective
line key and the /SPEAKER key illuminate when in use.
Place a call
Lift the corded handset, or press LINE 1, LINE 2, or /SPEAKER on the telephone base. Listen for a dial tone and then dial the
desired number, or press a Speed Dial key to dial a programmed number. The respective line key illuminates when in use. The
/SPEAKER key illuminates when in speakerphone mode.
End a call
Place the corded handset in the telephone base, or press /SPEAKER or the active line key when in speakerphone mo de.
Switch a call between the corded handset and the telephone base speakerphone
To switch a call from the corded handset to the telephone base speakerphone, press /SPEAKER on the telephone base,
then place the corded handset on the telephone base cradle. The active line is selected. When both lines are in use or on hold,
LINE 1 is selected.
To switch a call from the telephone base speakerphone to the corded handset currently on the telephone base cradle, lift the
corded handset from the telephone base cradle. The active line is selected. When both lines are in use or on hold, LINE 1
is selected.
To switch a call from the telephone base speakerphone to the corded handset which is not on the telephone base cradle, press
/SPEAKER on the telephone base. The active line is selected. When both lines are in use or on hold, LINE 1 is selected.
Share a call
During a call, parallel telephones (telephones on the same line) can join the call.
To join a call:
During a call on line 1 or line 2, press the respective
LINE 1 or LINE 2 key to join.
Speakerphone
When the telephone is idle, press /SPEAKER. The first available line is selected, starting with line 1.
During a call on the handset, press /SPEAKER. The active line is selected. When both lines are in use or on hold, LINE 1
is selected.
Volume
Listening volume and ringer volume can be adjusted from the telephone base.
To adjust the listening volume:
During a call, press +/VOLUME or -/VOLUME to adjust the listening volume. The next call returns to the default listening volume.
To adjust the ringer volume:
At any time, slide the
RINGER VOL s witch on the right side of the telephone base to adjust the ringer volume.
Call waiti ng
When you hear a call waiting tone during a call, press FLASH on the telephone base to put your current call on hold and take the
new incoming call.
Press
FLASH or the switch hook once rapidly at any time to switch back and forth between calls.
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