Vtech E2801 User Manual - Page 16

Flash Tone Mute Telephone operation Volume Options while on calls Volume control Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ to adjust listening volume. Pressing CID/-VOLUME decreases the volume. Pressing DIR /VOLUME+ increases the volume. When changing the volume level, the new setting is saved. NOTE: The earpiece, hands-free speakerphone and headset listening volume are adjusted separately. Call waiting If you subscribe to call waiting service with your local telephone company, there will be a beep if there is an incoming call while you are already on a call. Press PHONE/FLASH to put your current call on hold and take the new call. Press PHONE/FLASH anytime to switch back and forth between calls. For more information on caller ID, see page 25. Mute Press MUTE to silence the microphone. When mute is on, MUTE will show on the handset screen. You will be able to hear the caller, but your caller will not be able to hear you until you press MUTE again and resume speaking. When mute is turned off, MICROPHONE ON will show temporarily on the handset screen. Mute is automatically cancelled when you end a call. Temporary tone dialing If you have only dial pulse (rotary) service, you can temporarily switch to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing TONE/ . This can be useful when sending tone signals for access to answering systems or long distance services. After you hang up or press PHONE/FLASH (to receive a call waiting call), the telephone automatically returns to dial pulse (rotary) service. 13