How can I make a multi-line phone automatically choose an outside line when I pick up the handset?
The best way to make a call with a Panasonic proprietary multi-line phone, is to simply tap an unused “CO” line button, and immediately start dialing the number. You don’t even have to wait for dialtone. In a digital system, you can tap a button programmed for automatic dialing, and it will choose a line, turn on the speaker and microphone, and dial the call. In an analog system, you first tap a line button or the SP-PHONE button, and then tap the programmed button. The default programming in Panasonic systems is to connect you to the intercom when you pick up the handset. This setup encourages you to dial with the speakerphone instead of the handset — a very sensible timesaver, since there is a good chance that your call won’t be answered or you’ll be put on hold for awhile before you get to talk. However, there are some people who insist on making calls the old-fashioned way, and the thoughtful folks at Panasonic have provided a way for you to grab an outside line when you pick-up t
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