AT&T EL52501 user manual Call transfer using intercom, Screen shows other handset is calling

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Telephone operation

Call transfer using intercom

Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to another system handset.

1. During a call, press int.

PHONE 0:01:30

• If you have 2 handsets, the outside call is put on hold

	and your originating handset screen shows calling
	and your originating handset screen shows calling
	other handset. The other handset rings and its
	other handset. The other handset rings and its	10:30PM		11/20
	screen shows other handset is calling.	10:30PM		11/20
	screen shows other handset is calling.

•If you have more than 2 handsets, your originating handset screen shows intercom to: Use the dialing key to enter a handset number. The outside call is put on hold and your originating handset screen shows calling handset x. The destination handset rings and its screen shows handset x is calling.

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

press any dialing key (0-9, or #), PHONE/FLASH, /SPEAKER or int. The outside call is still on hold and both handset screens now show intercom. You can now have a private conversation between system handsets.

INTERCOM TO:

CALLING

HANDSET X

INTERCOM

notes:

•To cancel the intercom call and return to the external call before

the intercom call is answered, press OFF/CANCEL, PHONE/FLASH or int on your originating handset.

•If the other handset does not answer within 100 seconds, is in use, on a call or is out of range, the calling handset shows unable to call. Try again on its screen and automatically returns to the outside call.

3.From the intercom call, you have the following options:

•You can let the other handset join you on the outside call in a

3-way conversation. Press and hold int on the originating handset.

•You can transfer the call. Press OFF/Cancel, or place your handset back in the telephone base or charger. Your handset screen shows call transferred. The other handset automatically connects to the outside call.

CALL

TRANSFERRED

•You can switch between the outside call (outside call appears on the screen) and the intercom call (intercom appears on the screen). Press int on the originating handset to switch.

•The other person can end the intercom call by OFF/Cancel, or by 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 Parts checklist Table of contents EL52201/EL52251 EL52301/EL52351 EL52401/EL52501Appendix Caller IDAnswering system IndexAvoid placing the telephone base too close to Quick reference guide Main menu Telephone base and charger installation Important informationThis side up facing Battery installation and chargingBattery installation Charge lightBattery charging Low batteryPlace in charger Wall mount installation Tabletop to wall mount installationDSL filter Wall mount to tabletop installation Menu overview Menu structureHandset settings Voicemail waiting visual message waiting indicator To manually turn off the new voicemail indicatorsClear voicemail indication Key tone Set date/timeDial mode Home area codeTelephone base ringer volume Answering system settingsSetting Pages On-hook dialing predialing Making, answering and ending callsMaking a call To make a call To silence the ringer temporarily on the telephone baseAnswering a call SpeakerphoneEnding a call Call a number from the redial list RedialView numbers in the redial list Speaker to dialCopy a number from the redial list to the directory Delete a number in the redial listOptions while on calls Temporary tone dialing To access the directory while on a callTo access the caller ID history while on a call Chain dialingTo access the redial list while on a call To exit the callTo stop the paging tone Handset locatorTo start the paging tone Press /handset locator on the telephone baseAnswer an incoming call during an intercom call IntercomMake and answer an intercom call To answer the incoming outside callCall transfer using intercom Screen shows other handset is callingDirectory overview Create directory entries Add a new contactCharacter chart Characters by number of key pressAdd a predialed telephone number to the directory Review the directory Review directory entriesSearch by name Dial a directory number Dial, delete and edit a directory entrySee Review directory entries on page 29 or Search by Delete a directory entrySpeed dial locations Entry to a speed dial location above to enter the speedDial a speed dial number About caller ID Information about caller ID with call waitingAbout home area code Caller ID history How caller ID history call log worksMemory match Missed new calls indicator Caller ID operationReasons for missing caller ID information View the caller ID history View the dialing optionsDial a caller ID history number To delete all caller ID history entriesMenu/select Save a caller ID history entry in the directory To record a new announcement AnnouncementTo play the current announcement Announcement aboveUsing the handset Using the telephone baseAnswer on/off Press menu/select to select Call screening To change the settingsCall screening Number of ringsTo change the setting Remote access codeTo change the remote access code Message alert toneRecording time Answering system and voicemail indicators Using the answering system and voicemail togetherAnswering system overview Answering system new message indication Voice promptsMessage capacity Call screening at the baseCall screening at the handset Call interceptTo listen to messages at the telephone base Message playbackListen to messages To listen to messages at the handsetWhen messages are playing on the telephone base When messages are playing on the handsetOptions during playback To delete all old messages at the telephone handset Delete all old messagesTo delete all old messages at the telephone base Old messages?Recording and playing memos Record a memoPlay back memos Message window displays Remote access Remotely access the answering systemRemote access Screen icons Screen icons, indicator lights and alert tonesHandset indicator lights Speaker lightTelephone base alert tones Telephone base indicator lightsHandset alert tones Ans. On/off lightHandset display screen messages Handset display screen messages Cannot get a dial tone TroubleshootingMy telephone doesn’t work at all Cannot dial outMy cordless handset isn’t performing normally Batteries do not hold a charge Charge light is offExperience poor sound quality when using the speakerphone Hear other calls while using my telephoneMy calls cut in and out while I’m using my cordless handset My cordless handset does not ring when I receive a call My telephone does not receive caller ID when on a call My caller ID isn’t workingIncomplete messages Icon shows on the display and I don’t know whyCannot retrieve voicemail messages Difficulty hearing messagesAnswering system does not respond to the remote commands Answering system announces Time and date not setAnswering system does not record messages Announcement is not clear Common cure for electronic equipmentTaking care of your telephone MaintenanceCleaning your telephone Avoid waterImportant safety information Especially about cordless telephonesEspecially about telephone answering systems FCC Part 68 and Acta Industry CanadaFCC Part Limited warranty What does this limited warranty cover?How long is the limited warranty period? How do you get warranty service? Other limitationsTechnical specifications Dect 6.0 digital technologyTelephone operating range Index Index During message Remote access wallet cardAction Playback