
When you're on the phone, a special tone tells you a second call is waiting. |
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Simply press and quickly release the "switchhook" on your telephone. Your first caller is automatically placed on hold, while you're connected with the second caller. |
If you choose not to answer the incoming call: |
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You'll hear a special tone to remind you of the waiting call. |
To alternate between callers: |
Simply press and quickly release the "switchhook". While you talk with one caller, the other will automatically be placed on hold. Each conversation remains private. |
To end either call: |
Hang up. |
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Your phone will ring. |
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When you answer, you'll be connected with the remaining caller. |
To "turn off" Call Waiting before making a call: |

Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. |
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 Press *70. (On a rotary phone, dial 1170.)
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Listen for the confirmation tone. |
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Dial the telephone number you wish to call. Now, your call will not be interrupted by the Call Waiting tone. Other callers will hear a busy signal. |
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After you hang up, Call Waiting automatically "turns on"again. |
To "turn off" Call Waiting during a call: |
Press and release the "switchhook". |
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 Press *70. (On a rotary phone, dial 1170.)
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Listen for the confirmation tone. You'll automatically be reconnected to your call. |
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After you hang up, Call Waiting automatically "turns on"again. |
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Note:
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You must have Three-Way Calling to "turn off" Call Waiting during a call.
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The "switchhook" is the button the handset pushes down when you hang up the phone. Some telephones have a Link or Flash key you can press instead.
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