1.3 Receiving Calls

1.3.1 Answering Calls

• The G-DN button light shows the current status as follows: Off: Idle Green 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.

Customizing Your Phone • 3.1.2 Settings on the Programming Mode– Preferred Line Assignment–Incoming Select the seized line when going off hook. Alternate Receiving–Ring/Voice Select the Calling method, either ring or the other party's voice. • 3.1.3 Customizing the Buttons Create or edit a Group Directory Number (G-DN) button.

1.3.2 Hands-free Answerback

You can answer an incoming call without going off-hook as soon as the line is connected. When an intercom call arrives, you will hear the caller talking without the phone ringing. When an outside call arrives, you will hear the caller talking after a preprogrammed number of rings. Hands-free Answerback for outside calls requires System Programming. Consult your dealer.

To set/cancel

• The AUTO ANS button light shows the current status as follows: Off: Not set On: Set • For a PS user, refer to "Operating Instructions" for PS.

1.3.3 Call Pickup

– Call Pickup

– Call Pickup Deny

Call Pickup

You can answer an incoming call that is ringing at another extension or group from your phone without leaving your desk. The following types of pickup are available:

Group Call Pickup: Picks up a call within your group. Directed Call Pickup: Picks up a specified extension's call.

• If you receive a call waiting tone, you can ask a third party to pick up your second call with Directed Call Pickup. • If there are multiple incoming calls for the same group, the longest waiting call is received first.

• You can also pick up a call by pressing the flashing DSS button.

Call Pickup Deny

You can deny or allow other people to pick up your calls.

1.3.4 Trunk Answer From Any Station (TAFAS)

Through an external speaker

• You can also receive a paging announcement via a speaker with this operation.

1.3.5 ANSWER/RELEASE Button

The ANSWER and RELEASE buttons are convenient for operators using headsets. With the ANSWER button, you can answer all incoming calls. With the RELEASE button, you can disconnect the line during or after a conversation, or complete transferring a call.

To answer

To transfer a call

To talk to a waiting caller

To transfer an outside call to an extension with a one-touch operation

To end a conversation

Customizing Your Phone • 3.1.3 Customizing the Buttons Create or edit an Answer button or a Release button.