Options During a Call
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(Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) tones produced by the numeric keys during a
call. This allows you to use the keypad without hearing annoying key tones.
Note: To communicate with answering machines or computerized telephone systems, the Send
Keys option must be selected.
Making a Multi-party Call
Multi-party calling is a network service that allows up to six people to take
part simultaneously in a multi-party or “conference” call.
Note: Contact your service provider to determine if multi-party calling is supported.
To set up the multi-party call:
1. Call the first participant in the normal manner (see “Making a Call” on
page 21).
2. To call another participant, press <Options> and select New Call.
Enter the new number and press [ ] or [ ] to dial the second
call.
3. To add this person to the call, press <Options> and select Join. All call
participants are listed on the screen.
4. To continue adding people to the call, repeat steps 2 and 3 above.
You can also add incoming callers by answering the call, pressing
<Options>, and selecting Join.
To have a private conversation with one participant:
1. Press <Options> and select Split.
2. Choose the number of the person you wish to talk with and press
<Select>.
3. You can now talk privately to that person. The other participants can
still converse with each other.
