Basic Operations
This section explains the basics of using the unit.
Note
• If KX-UT113/KX-UT123/KX-UT133/KX-UT136
is connected to a Panasonic
KX-NS1000 PBX,
refer to the documentation of the KX-NS1000
for information about the operation of the unit.
Confirming Your Extension
Number
In stand-by mode (i.e., when you do not have any active
calls), you can view the extension number and name
registered to the unit.
Going off- and on-hook
There are several ways to go off-hook and on-hook:
• Using the handset
• Using the [SP-PHONE/HEADSET/
/ ] button
• Using the soft buttons
• For KX-UT133/KX-UT136/KX-UT248, using a DN
button (flexible button)
Going off
-hook
In this manual, when you see the phrase "go off-hook",
you can do any of the following:
• Lift the handset off of its cradle.
• Press [SP-PHONE/HEADSET/
/ ] while the
handset is on its cradle. This enables hands
-free
mode.
• Press [SP-PHONE/HEADSET/
/ ] when using
a headset.
• For KX-UT133/KX-UT136/KX-UT248, press a DN
button (flexible button).
Note
• Certain soft buttons, such as
, function
like the [SP-PHONE/
] button.
• For details about DN buttons, see "Flexible
Buttons (KX-UT133/KX-UT136/KX-UT248
only) (Page 39)".
Going on-hook
In
this manual, when you see the phrase "go on-hook",
you can do any of the following:
• Replace the handset on its cradle.
• Press [SP-PHONE/HEADSET/
/ ] when using
a headset or when you are in hands
-free mode.
Hands-free Mode
In hands-free mode, you can talk and hear the other
party in a conversation without using the handset. This
mode is useful for performing other tasks during a
conversation, such as writing.
Enabling hands-free mode
You can enable hands-free mode in one of the following
ways:
• In stand-by mode, press [SP-PHONE/
].
• During a conversation while using the handset,
press [SP-PHONE/
]. You can then return the
handset to its cradle.
• When receiving an incoming call, press
.
• For KX-UT133/KX-UT136/KX-UT248, in stand-by
mode, press an idle DN button (flexible button).
• For KX-UT133/KX-UT136/KX-UT248, when
receiving a call or when a call is on hold, press the
flashing green DN button (flexible button) that
corresponds to the call.
Cancelling hands-free mode
You can cancel hands
-free operation simply by lifting
the handset off its cradle.
Note
• For details about DN buttons, see "Flexible
Buttons (KX-UT133/KX-UT136/KX-UT248
only) (Page 39)".
Off-hook monitor
During a two-party conversation with the corded
handset, you can allow other people to listen to the
conversation through the speaker while you continue
the conversation using the handset.
• Press [SP-PHONE/ ], but do not return the
handset to its cradle.
• Press [SP-PHONE/ ] again to cancel off-hook
monitor.
Note
• When off-hook monitor is active, replacing the
handset
to its cradle enables hands-free mode.
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Before Operating the Telephone