1.10 Conversation Features84 Feature Guide1.10 Conversation Features1.10.1 Hands-free OperationDescriptionA proprietary telephone (PT) user can talk to another party without lifting the handset. Pressing specificbuttons, such as REDIAL, automatically activate hands-free mode.Conditions• PTs with the MONITOR ButtonPTs with the MONITOR button can dial in hands-free mode but cannot have hands-free conversations.1.10.2 MuteDescriptionDuring a conversation, a proprietary telephone (PT) user can disable the built-in microphone or the handsetmicrophone to consult privately with others while listening to the other party on the phone through the built-in speaker or the handset receiver. The user can hear the other party's voice during Mute. Only your voicewill be muted.Conditions• This feature is available on all PTs that have the AUTO ANS/MUTE button.User Manual References1.4.6 Mute1.10.3 Headset OperationDescriptionThis PBX supports headset compatible proprietary telephones (PTs). A PT user can talk to another partyhands-free and without lifting the handset by using an optional headset.For connection and operation, refer to the Operating Instructions for the headset.This feature is also known as Handset/Headset Selection.Conditions• Pressing the SP-PHONE button activates the headset, not the built-in speaker.• Answer/Release ButtonA flexible button can be customized as an Answer button or a Release button. Such buttons are usefulfor headset operation. It is possible to answer an incoming call by pressing the Answer button. Whilehearing a call waiting tone during a conversation, pressing the Answer button enables one to answer
