VTech DS3211-2 user manual Share an outside call

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Telephone operation

Share an outside call

You can call another system handset to join an outside call. That call continues even if you hang up.

1.During a call, press INT. The other handset rings. The outside call is put on hold.

•If you have a two-handset system, your handset screen shows CALLING OTHER HANDSET. The other handset rings and its screen shows OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING.

•If you have more than two handsets, your screen shows TRANSFER TO:. Use the dialing keys to select the other handset. Your screen then shows CALLING HANDSET X. The other handset rings and its screen shows HANDSET X IS CALLING.

2.To answer the call on the other handset, press

/FLASH, , INT, or any dialing keys (0-9, #, *). The outside call is still on hold and both handsets now show INTERCOM. You can now have a private conversation between the system handsets.

TRANSFER TO:

CALLING

HANDSET X

HANDSET X IS CALLING

INTERCOM

• If you want to cancel an intercom call and reconnect to the outside call before the other handset answers, press /FLASH, or INT on your originating handset.

•If the other handset does not answer the intercom call within 100 seconds, is in the directory or call log, or is out of range, your originating handset screen shows UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN and reconnects to the outside call automatically.

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 originating handset.

•You can transfer the call. Press OFF/CLEAR, or place your handset back in the telephone base or charger. Your screen shows

CALL TRANSFERED. The other handset is automatically connected 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 repeatedly on your originating handset.

•The other person can leave the intercom call by pressing OFF/CLEAR, or placing the other handset back in the telephone base or charger. The outside call continues with the original system handset.

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Contents User’s manual Congratulations Table of contents Parts checklist Getting startedTelephone base and charger installation Battery installation and charging Place in ChargerHandset layout PLAY/MENU/SELECTSkip Telephone base layout USE lightKey tone Ringer volumeRinger tone LCD language Set date/timeINDICATOR? Clear voicemailTo program a pause Set voicemailTo program the voicemail function codes To reset all voicemail function codes to default settings Home area codeVolume Make a callPredial a call Answer a callMute Ringer muteCall waiting Find handsetChain dialing To access a number in the directory while on a callTo access a number in the call log while on a call Redial list Dial a redial entryDelete from redial VoicemailAnswer an incoming call during an intercom call Multiple handset useIntercom Share an outside call Directory Store a directory entry Enter NumberCharacter chart Search the directory Alphabetical searchDial a directory entry PLAY/MENU/SELECT twiceEdit a directory entry Delete from the directoryAbout caller ID Missed calls indicator Call logDial a call log entry Review the call logMake a call log entry ready to dial Save a call log entry to the directory Delete from the call logTo delete one entry To delete all entriesCall log display screen messages Displays WhenAppendix Handset display screen messagesThere is no telephone line connected Handset and telephone base indicators Handset lights Battery indicatorTelephone base lights Handset iconsBattery Expand your telephone system Add and register a handset optionalReplace a handset My telephone does not work at all TroubleshootingLow Battery shows on screen There is no dial tone Telephone does not ring when there is an incoming callCharge light is off Cannot dial out My handset beeps and is not performing normallyHear noise on the cordless handset and the keys do not work Hear other calls when using the telephoneMy caller ID features are not working properly Common cure for electronic equipment CONNECTING... shows in the handset screenCaller ID entries do not match the numbers I need to dial Important safety instructions Maintenance Operating rangeAbout cordless telephones Rbrc sealWarranty What does this limited warranty cover?How do you get warranty service? FCC, Acta and IC regulations FCC PartIndustry Canada Technical specifications Index 91-002341-010-100
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