Multiple handset use
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Push-to-talk (PTT)
PTT call to a single device
Using a cordless handset:
1. 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 TAL�.
If you have more than one handset:
w Press PUSH TO TAL� on the handset, then use the dialing keys to 
enter the destination device number.
-OR-
w Press PUSH TO TAL� on the handset. Press qCID or pDIR to highlight 
the destination device number, then press SELECT or PUSH TO TAL�.
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.
 
2. Press and hold PUSH TO TAL�. 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 0.
3. Release PUSH TO TAL� 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 TAL� to continue speaking or the destination 
device can respond (see Answer a PTT call on page 78).
4. To end the PTT call, press  OFF/CANCEL or END, or place the handset in 
the telephone base or charger. The handset shows Push to talk ended.
NOTE: After PUSH TO TAL� is released, the PTT call remains open for a short time. If no 
one presses PUSH TO TAL� within 10 seconds, the PTT call ends automatically.
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