AT&T 2256 user manual Answer an Incoming Call While on an Intercom Call, Transfer a Call

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Answer an Incoming Call While on an Intercom Call

If an incoming call is received while you are using the intercom, you will hear a double beep and the screen will display call information as usual for 15 seconds.

To answer the incoming call,press on either handset. The intercom call is automatically ended.

To end the intercom call without answering the

incoming call,press and hold . The screen displays

Transfer a Call

You can transfer a call from one handset to another and announce the caller.

1Press . Your call is put on hold and the screen displays

2Press , the call will ring at the second handset and INTERCOM CALL will be displayed.When someone at the other handset answers the call,announce the caller. Then

press or place the handset in the base to complete the transfer.

— OR —

To connect the second handset to the call

for a conference call, press and hold .

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Contents Part 1 Important Product Information With Caller ID/Call WaitingPage Contents Before YOU Begin Parts ListAbout the Call Log About Caller Identification Caller IDConnect the power cord InstallationCharging Stand Installation Table/Desk InstallationInstall the handset battery Charge the handset batteryCheck for dial tone Headset Belt ClipWall Installation Feature Setup Menu Telephone Feature SetupRing Volume Ring Pattern Key Click Steps Handset NameLanguage Setting Clear Message Waiting Set Dial Method Make a Call Handset VolumeTelephone Operation Idle ScreenSpeakerphone Call TimerRedial Flash/Call WaitingMute Temporary Tone Dialing Page/Handset LocatorScreen Displays When Display Screen MessagesThis Icon Indicates Display Screen IconsLight Status Indicates Base LightsTwo double beeps Tones and What They MeanThree quick beeps One double beepIntercom Calls Intercom OperationTransfer a Call Answer an Incoming Call While on an Intercom CallForward a Call Conference Calling Store a Number and Name in Phone Book PhonebookDial Page Dial a Number in Phone Book Edit a Number/Name in Phone Book Page Delete a Number/Name from Phone Book Page Caller ID Operation Review Call Log Removing a Specific Call Record Remove Call RecordsRemove All Call Records Store a Call Record in Phone Book Dialing Options Display DialSet the Clock Audible IndicatorsAnswering System Operation AT the Base Turn Answering System On or OffAbout Announcements About MailboxesTo review your announcement at any time Record Your AnnouncementAnswering System Feature Setup Change base ringer Feature SummaryChange message alert Change announce onlyListen to Messages Delete Messages Adjust Playback VolumeRecord a Memo Window Displays To Indicate Message Window DisplayVoice Menu Remote AccessRemote Access Commands Connect with the Answering SystemTurn system off End remote access callRecord announcement Record memoBattery Life Charge the Handset Battery PackBatteries Replace the Handset Battery Pack If you have Case of DifficultyTelephone Operation If the phone does not work at all, check these items firstIf the phone does not ring when you receive a call If you hear noise or interference when using the phoneIf the caller’s name or phone number is not displayed Caller IDIf your telephone MisdialsAnswering System If messages areIncomplete Message window If appearsIf your outgoing Announcement isn’tClear Number of Rings Default SettingsDefault Settings Announce OnlyTechnical Specifications Technical SpecificationsIndex NEW