1.3 Receiving Calls40 User Manual1.3 Receiving Calls1.3.1 Answering Calls• The G-DN button light shows the current status as follows:Off: IdleGreen on: The line is in use. (You are using the line.)Red on: Your extension is in Log-out mode from the incoming call distribution group.• Hands-free operationYou can receive a call and have a conversation in hands-free mode using the SP-PHONE button.You can perform other tasks simultaneously.Helpful hints for hands-free operation:– If it is difficult to hear the other party's voice:Increase the volume using the Navigator Key or Volume Key.– If the other party has difficulty hearing you:Decrease the volume.– If the other party reports that your voice echoes:Use the telephone in a room that has curtains, carpeting or both.– If parts of the conversation cannot be heard:If you and the other party speak at the same time, parts of your conversation may be lost.To avoid this, try to speak alternately.Customizing Your Phone• 3.1.2 Settings on the Programming Mode—Preferred Line Assignment—IncomingSelect the seized line when going off hook.Alternate Receiving—Ring/VoiceSelect the Calling method, either ring or the other party's voice.• 3.1.3 Customizing the ButtonsCreate or edit a Group Directory Number (G-DN) button.Talk.Off-hook.Select one of the following methods:· Lift the handset to receive the preferred line.(Default: Ringing line is selected.)· Press the SP-PHONE button.· Press the flashing CO, INTERCOM or G-DN button directly.· Press the Answer button.PT/SLT/PS
