AT&T EL51400, EL51250 Intercom To make and answer an intercom call, Call transfer using intercom

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Intercom

To make and answer an intercom call

You can intercom between handsets.

. Press INT on your handset when not in use.

• If you have two handsets, your screen shows

CALLING HANDSET X.

If you have more than two handsets, your screen shows INTERCOM TO: Use the dial pad keys to select the other handset.

The other handset rings and its screen shows HANDSET X IS CALLING.

2.To answer the intercom call, press PHONE/FLASH, SPEAKER or INT on that handset. Both handsets now show INTERCOM.

3.To end an intercom call, press OFF/CLEAR, or place the handset back in the telephone base or charger.

NOTE: Before the intercom call is answered, you can cancel the intercom call by pressing OFF/CLEAR or INT on your originating handset.

Call transfer using intercom

You can transfer an outside call to another system handset.

During a call, press INT and proceed just as you would for a normal intercom call. Once the other party has answered the intercom, 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 the calling handset.

You can transfer the call. Press OFF/CLEAR, 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.

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 your handset to switch.

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

NOTES:

To cancel the transfer and return to the external call before the intercom call is answered, press OFF/CLEAR, PHONE/FLASH or INT on your handset.

If the other handset is not answered 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 external call.

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Contents Quick start guide Canada version Introduction Parts checklist Installation Important InformationBattery installation Charge lightHandset X at least Battery chargingBattery indicators Battery status Action Handset overview REDIAL/PAUSETelephone base overview Menu overview Menu structureDate and time Telephone settingsRinger volume Ending a call Making, answering and ending a call Making a callAnswering a call SpeakerphoneChain dialing Options while on a call Volume controlJoin a call in process RedialVoicemail waiting visual message waiting indicator Handset locatorCall transfer using intercom Intercom To make and answer an intercom callTo review directory entries Directory Directory overviewStoring names and numbers To delete a directory entry To dial a directory numberTo edit a directory entry Speed dialTo review the caller ID history Caller ID overviewCaller ID history call log To dial a number from the caller ID historyTroubleshooting My telephone doesn’t work at allMy cordless handset isn’t performing normally Charge light is off Experience poor sound quality when using the speakerphone Important safety information Especially about telephone answering systems FCC Part 68 and Acta Industry CanadaFCC Part How long is the limited warranty period? Limited warrantyWhat does this limited warranty cover? How do you get warranty service? Other limitationsTechnical specifications