Special keys
FLASH/RDL
The FLASH/RDL key is used for both flash functions and redial functions.
Flash functions
While you’re on a call, pressing FLASH/RDL allows you to perform these flash functions:
- Getting a fresh dial tone without replacing the handset — When connected to an outside line, press FLASH/RDL to disconnect automatically and receive fresh outside dial tone. (See also “RELEASE,” below.)
- Sending a flash hook signal — If operating behind Centrex (a special service your phone company may offer; see your System Administrator for further details) or a PBX, press FLASH/RDL to transmit a flash hook signal automatically to either the phone company’s central office or the host PBX. Either may use this signal to provide you with additional features.
- Toggling between calls — If you hear a call-waiting tone while on a call, press FLASH/RDL to toggle between the two calls.
Redial functions
Note:
If using an ESI Cordless Handset (II or original), you must assign the redial function to a programmable feature key.
If your phone is idle, pressing FLASH/RDL allows you to automatically call a stored name and number as shown below:
| To . . . | Press FLASH/RDL . . . |
| Redial the last number dialed | When your station is idle . . . or . . . After first lifting the handset or pressing SPEAKER |
| Automatically respond to a message | During message playback with Caller ID |
RELEASE
The RELEASE key serves several purposes:
- If pressed when connected to a call through the handset, it disconnects the call and gives you internal dial tone.
- If pressed when you’re connected to a call via the speakerphone, it disconnects the call.
- If pressed during call waiting, it drops the current call and automatically connects to the waiting call.
Notes:
The hookswitch also acts as a combination FLASH/RELEASE key (and is the only way to perform these functions on a legacy 12-Key Feature Phone, which has neither a FLASH/RDL key nor a RELEASE key).
To send a flash hook signal, quickly press the hookswitch once.
To release (disconnect), hold down the hookswitch for one second.
To hang up when using an ESI Cordless Handset (II or original), press TALK or put the Handset in its charging cradle.
