Multiple handset use
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Push-to-talk (PTT)
PTT call to a single device
Using a cordless handset:
There are a few ways to begin a PTT call to a single device. 
When the handset is not in use:
If you have one handset, press and hold PUSH TO TALK.
If you have more than one handset:
w Press PUSH TO TALK on the handset. Then, use the 
dialing keys to enter the destination device number.
-OR-
w Press PUSH TO TALK on the handset. Press qCID or 
pDIR to highlight the destination device number, then 
press MENU/SELECT or PUSH TO TALK.
The handset shows Connecting to HANDSET X...  
(HANDSET represents the handset name, X represents the 
destination handset number) or Connecting to BASE 0...  
(BASE represents the base name) 
for a few seconds. When 
the connection is made, both your and the destination  
device screens display Press and hold [PTT] to talk.
 
Press and hold PUSH TO TALK. A chirp indicates your 
microphone is on. Speak towards the device. Your voice is 
broadcast to the destination device.
While you are speaking, your handset shows  
PTT To handset: X or PTT To base.
Release PUSH TO TALK after speaking. Both devices beep once  
again and the screens show Press and hold [PTT] to talk, then, you can 
press and hold PUSH TO TALK to continue speaking or the destination 
device can respond (see Answer a PTT call on page 52).
To end the PTT call, press 
 
OFF/CANCEL or place the cordless handset in 
the charger. The handset shows Push to talk Ended for a few seconds.
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PUSH TO TALK
>HANDSET     X
 
 
 
Connecting to
HANDSET X...
 
 
 
Press and hold
[PTT] to talk
 
 
 
PTT To
handset: X