picking up a call

If you've tried to pick up a call from another line on the cordless phones recently, you may have noticed it beeps and hisses "Not Allowed".  There is a work-around...  When trying to pick up another line, you must dial:

• Pound (#) four (4)
• Extension you're trying to pick up (e.g., 8243 or 8244)

This is cumbersome, but at least it works.  Of course, it's probably easier to get up and physically answer the other line, but that's beside the point.