Making a CallCordless Handset1. Press the TALK/CALL BACK button. Wait for a dial tone, then dial the desired number.-OR-. Dial the number and then press the TALK/CALL BACK button.3. When finished, press TALK/CALL BACK or place the handset in charging cradle tohang up.Corded Handset1. Lift the handset and wait for a dial tone. Dial the desired number.-OR-. Dial the number, then lift the handset.3. When finished, put the handset back on the cradle to hang up.Speakerphone1. Press the speaker/call back button. Wait for a dial tone, then dial the desirednumber.-OR-. Dial the number and then press the speaker/call back button.3. When finished, press the speaker/call back button to hang up.Manual Channel SelectionWhile talking on the cordless handset, you might need to manually change the channel inorder to reduce static caused by baby monitors, garage door openers, or other cordlessphones. Press and release the chan button on the cordless handset to advance to thenext clear channel.Call TimerAfter you press TALK/CALL BACK on the cordless handset (or lift the corded handset,or press the speaker/call back button on the base), the built-in call timer shows in thedisplay and begins counting the length of time of the call.Auto StandbyPlacing the cordless handset in the charge cradle while the handset is off the hook (inTALK mode) automatically hangs up the handset.