VTech DS221-2, DS221-3, DS6221-5 Share an outside call, Screen shows Calling Other HANDSET

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Telephone operation

Share an outside call

 

TRANSFER TO:

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

 

 

 

 

 

CALLING

 

screen shows CALLING OTHER HANDSET. The

 

 

 

HANDSET X

 

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

 

HANDSET X. The other handset rings and its screen

 

IS CALLING

 

shows HANDSET X IS CALLING.

 

 

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

 

 

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

INTERCOM

handsets.

 

 

•If you want to cancel an intercom call and reconnect to the outside call before the other handset answers, press

, 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 Index AppendixGetting started Parts checklistTelephone base and charger installation Place in Charger Battery installation and chargingTabletop to wall mount installation Installation optionsSee Telephone base and charger installation on Wall mount to tabletop installationCharge light Handset layoutDelete Telephone base layoutRinger volume handset Telephone settingsRinger tone Key toneSet date/time LCD languageHome area code Clear voicemailAnswering system set up Answering system settingsNumber of rings Remote codePlay your announcement AnnouncementRecord your own announcement Delete your announcementTelephone operation Ringer mute MuteCall waiting Find handsetTo access a number in the directory while on a call To access a number in the call log while on a callChain dialing Intercom Multiple handset useAnswer an incoming call during an intercom call Handset 11, and *2 for HandsetShare an outside call Screen shows Calling Other HANDSET.Shows Handset X is Calling Directory Shows Enter Name Store a directory entryNumber Character chartSearch the directory Alphabetical searchDial a directory entry Edit a directory entry Delete from the directoryShows Edit Number About caller ID Call log Missed calls indicatorMake a call log entry ready to dial Review the call logDial a call log entry Save a call log entry to the directoryDelete from the call log Redial list Call log display screen messagesDial a redial entry Delete from redialAnswering system operation Answering system and voicemailMessage capacity Turn the answering system on or off Telephone base ringer volumeCall screening Call interceptMessage playback New message indicationTo play messages with the telephone base To play messages with a handsetRecord and play memos Delete all messagesRecord a memo To delete all messages with the telephone baseWindow display Description Message window displaysCommand Remote accessHandset display screen messages AppendixThere is no telephone line connected Battery indicator Handset and telephone base indicators Handset lightsTelephone base lights Handset iconsBattery Add and register a handset optional Expand your telephone systemReplace a handset Troubleshooting Low Battery shows on screenMy telephone does not work at all Telephone does not ring when there is an incoming call Charge light is offThere is no dial tone My handset beeps and is not performing normally Cannot dial outHear other calls when using the telephone My caller ID features are not working properlyHear noise on the cordless handset and the keys do not work CONNECTING... shows in the handset screen Caller ID entries do not match the numbers I need to dialOutgoing announcement is not clear Messages on the answering system are very difficult to hear Answering system does not respond to remote commandsAnswering system does not record messages Messages on the answering system are incompleteImportant safety instructions Operating range MaintenanceRbrc seal About cordless telephonesWhat does this limited warranty cover? WarrantyHow do you get warranty service? FCC Part FCC, Acta and IC regulationsIndustry Canada Technical specifications Index Index 91-002292-020-100
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