VTech CTM-A242SD Manual - Manual (Page 73)

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Telephone operation
Using the cordless handset and the telephone base
The cordless handset and the telephone base cannot be used on the same call. However, calls can be switched between the
cordless handset and the telephone base speakerphone.
When the cordless handset or the telephone base is in use, the corresponding line keys on the cordless handset and the telephone
base illuminate.
Recei ve a call
When there is an incoming call, the telephone rings. The corresponding line key and the MESSAGE WAITING LED on the
telephone base flash, and the corresponding line key on the cordless handset flashes.
To answer a call using the cordless handset while it is not on the telephone base, charging base or charging stand:
On the cordless handset, press the flashing line key for the ringing line, or press
/SPEAKER. It automatically connects to the
ringing line. The respective line key illuminates when in use. The /SPEAKER key illuminates when in speakerphone mode.
To answer a call using the cordless handset while it is resting on the telephone base, charging base or charging stand:
Pick up the cordless handset from the telephone base. It automatically connects to the ringing line. The respective line key
illuminates when in use.
To answer a call using the telephone base:
On the telephone 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
To place a call using the A2420 cordless handset:
On the cordless handset, press
LINE 1, LINE 2 or /SPEAKER. Listen for a dial tone and then dial the desired number, or press a
Speed Dial key on the telephone base to dial a programmed number. The line key illuminates when in use. The /SPEAKER key
illuminates when in speakerphone mode.
To place a call using the CTM-A2421/CTM-A2421-BATT cordless handset:
On the cordless handset, press
LINE 1, LINE 2 or /SPEAKER. Listen for a dial tone and then dial the desired number, or press a
Speed Dial key on the telephone base or cordless handset to dial a programmed number. The line key illuminates when in use. The
/SPEAKER key illuminates when in speakerphone mode.
To place a call using the telephone base:
On the telephone base, press
LINE 1, LINE 2 or /SPEAKER. Listen for a dial tone and then dial the desired number, or press a
Speed Dial key to dial a programmed number. The line key and the /SPEAKER key illuminate when in use.
End a call
To end a call when using the cordless handset:
Press
OFF on the cordless handset or place it in the telephone base, charging base or charging stand. The call ends when all
handsets hang up.
To end a call when using the telephone base:
Press
/SPEAKER or the respective line key on the telephone base.
Switch a call between the cordless handset and the telephone base speakerphone
To switch a call from the cordless handset to the telephone base speakerphone, press the respective line key or /SPEAKER
on the telephone base.
To switch a call from the telephone base speakerphone to the cordless handset which is not on the telephone base cradle, press
the respective line key or /SPEAKER on the cordless handset.
To switch a call from the telephone base speakerphone to the cordless handset currently on the telephone base cradle, lift the
cordless handset from the telephone base.
Share a call
A maximum of four cordless handsets or accessory Petite phones can be used at the same time on an external call. If both lines
are in use, a maximum of three cordless handsets or accessory Petite phones can be used on one line and the fourth handset or
accessory Petite phone can be used on the other line at the same time.
To join a call:
During a call on line 1 or line 2, press the respective LINE 1, LINE 2 or /SPEAKER on another cordless handset to join.
Handset speakerphone
During a call on the handset, press /SPEAKER on the cordless handset to switch between speakerphone mode and handset
earpiece mode.
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Analog cordless 2-line - A2420/CTM-A2421/CTM-A2421-BATT