This form of call forwarding, called Fast Forward, can be done without the base. You have to use the call forwarding menu in the phone or use the appropriate
GSM codes to turn forwarding on or off. You have to remember to undo it or all your calls will be forwarded to the number you set and there will be no voice mail on your wireless phone. The V400, V505, V551, V557 and V600 have the same connection on the bottom