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CALL WAITING

Easy Steps:
While engaged on the line, you will be alerted to an incoming call by a series of "beep tones".

Answer option 1:
To accept the incoming call (Party 2) and put the current call (party 1) "on hold".

  1. Quickly press then release the "plunger"
  2. Listen for dialtone
  3. Press 2

You can switch from party 2 to party 1 (and back) by repeating instructions 1 up to 3 each time.

Answer option 2:
To accept an incoming call (Party 2) and simultaneously release the current call (Party 1)

  1. Quickly press then release the "plunger"
  2. Listen for dialtone
  3. Press 1

You are then connected to (Party 2) and connection to Party 1 is terminated.

Answer option 3:
To CANCEL the incoming call (Party 2):

  1. Quickly press then release the "plunger"
  2. Listen for dialtone
  3. Press 0

The caller (Party 2) will now hear a busy tone in place of the ringing tone as connection to Party 1 is sustained.

IMPORTANT:
To temporarily deactivate*

  • Press #77#
To reactivate:
  • Press *77#


*Recommended when using your line to send and receive fax messages, while "on-line" using the internet or simply when you prefer not to be interrupted while engaged on the line.


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