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Multiple handset use
Call transfer using intercom
Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to the telephone base or a
cordless system handset.
Using a cordless handset:
1. During a call, press INT.
If you have a single handset system, the outside call is put
on hold and your handset screen shows CALLING BASE. The
telephone base rings and its screen shows HANDSET X IS
CALLING.
If you have more than one handset, your screen shows
TRANSFER TO: Enter a handset number. The screen then
shows CALLING HANDSET X and the called handset rings
and its screen shows either OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING
or HANDSET Y IS CALLING.
-OR-
Enter 0 to transfer to the telephone base. The screen shows
CALLING BASE. The telephone base rings and its screen
shows HANDSET X IS CALLING.
2. On the ringing handset, press PHONE/FLASH, INT,
SPEAKER, or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #) to answer the
intercom call. You can now talk without the outside caller
hearing the conversation.
-OR-
On the telephone base, press INTERCOM/HANDSET LOCATOR,
SPEAKER or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #), or lift the corded handset
to answer the intercom call. You can now talk without the outside caller
hearing the conversation.
NOTES:
1. To cancel the transfer and return to the external call before the intercom call is answered,
press and hold OFF/CLEAR, or press PHONE/FLASH or INT on your handset.
2. If the other handset does not answer the intercom call within 100 seconds, or if the other
handset is in the directory or call log mode, or is out of range, the calling handset shows
UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN on its screen and automatically returns to the external call.
3. From this intercom call, you have the following options:
You can let the other handset join you on the outside call in a three-way
conversation. Press and hold INT on your handset.
You can transfer the call. Press OFF/CLEAR, or place your handset back
in the charger. Your screen shows CALL TRANSFERED. The other handset
automatically connects to the outside call.
You can alternate between the outside call (OUTSIDE CALL appears on the
screen) and the intercom call (INTERCOM appears on the screen). Press INT
on your handset to alternate.
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INTERCOM TO:
CALLING
HANDSET X
HANDSET X
IS CALLING
INTERCOM
