Feature Manual References9.1.13 Intercom CallOperating Manual References1.3.30 Hands-free Answerback8.1.2 Hands-free OperationDescriptionA proprietary telephone (PT) user can talk to another party without lifting the handset. Pressing specific buttons,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.PC Programming Manual References4.5 [2-3] Timers & Counters—Dial / IRNA / Recall / Tone— Tone Length—Reorder Tone for PT Hands-free6.1 [4-1-1] Wired Extension—Extension Settings—Option 4— LCS Answer Mode8.1.3 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• If headset mode is on, pressing the SP-PHONE button activates the headset, not the built-in speaker.• To set the headset mode on a digital proprietary telephone (DPT), use personal programming (HeadsetOperation) or press the Headset button. To set headset mode on an analog proprietary telephone (APT),use the handset/headset selector located on the telephone and/or on the headset.• Headset ButtonAny flexible button on a DPT can be customized as the Headset button. The Headset button can be alsoassigned to a flexible button on an APT, but the button will have no function.• Answer/Release ButtonA flexible button can be customized as an Answer button or a Release button. Such buttons are useful forheadset operation. It is possible to answer an incoming call by pressing the Answer button. While hearinga call waiting tone during a conversation, pressing the Answer button enables one to answer the secondcall by placing the current call on hold. Pressing the Release button enables one to disconnect the lineduring or after conversation, or to complete a Call Transfer.• It is possible to change from headset mode to hands-free mode or vice versa during a conversation bypressing the Headset button.Document Version 2009-12 Feature Manual 1318.1.3 Headset Operation