AT&T TL9178, TL91378, TL91178, TL91278 user manual Call transfer using intercom

Telephone operation

NOTES:

1.Before the intercom call is answered, press and hold OFF/CLEAR to cancel the transfer and return to the outside call.

2.If the called handset does not answer the intercom call within 100 seconds, is in directory or caller ID history mode, or is out of range, the transferring handset shows UNABLE

TO CALL TRY AGAIN on its screen and automatically returns to the outside call.

3.You can end the intercom call and return to the outside call by pressing HOME/FLASH or

CELLULAR (depending on which call is being transferred) on the transferring handset, or pressing OFF/CLEAR on the called handset.

Call transfer using intercom

Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to another system handset. This feature is not available on model TL91178.

Model TL91278 (two-handset system)

1.When on an outside call, press MENU/SELECT to enter the feature menu.

2.Use DIR / CID to scroll to >TRANSFER, then press MENU/SELECT. The outside call is automatically placed on hold. The transferring handset’s screen shows CALLING OTHER HANDSET. The called handset rings, and its screen shows OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING.

3.On the ringing handset, press HOME/FLASH or SPEAKER to answer the intercom call. You can now talk without the outside caller hearing the conversation.

4.Press OFF/CLEAR on the transferring handset or place it in the telephone base or handset charger to complete the transfer. The transferring handset’s screen shows CALL TRANSFERED and the other handset is automatically connected to the outside call.

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Press HOME/FLASH or CELLULAR (depending on which call is being transferred) on the called handset to let both parties conference with the external line.

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