Multiple handset use
Intercom
4.When two cordless handsets are on an intercom call, you can use a maximum of two cordless handsets and the telephone base for an outside call; when a cordless handset and the telephone base are on an intercom call, you can only use a maximum of two cordless handsets for an outside call.
Using the telephone base:
You can initiate an intercom call at the telephone base with any system handset.
1.Press INTERCOM/HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base, INTERCOM TO: appears on the screen.
2.Enter a handset number. The screen shows CALLING
MSG #
HANDSET X. The called handset rings and its screen - - shows BASE IS CALLING.
3. On the ringing handset, press PHONE/FLASH, INT, SPEAKER, or any dial pad key
intercom call.
NOTES:
CALLING HANDSET X
BASE
IS CALLING
1.If you do not enter a handset number when INTERCOM TO: appears on the screen, the telephone base pages all system handsets. See Handset locator on page 33.
2.Before the intercom call is answered, you can cancel the intercom call by pressing CLEAR or INTERCOM/HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base.
3.If the called handset is not answered within 100 seconds, or if it is in the directory or call log mode, or is on a call, or is out of range, the calling handset shows the message UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN.
4.Pressing OFF/CLEAR or MUTE/DELETE on a cordless handset temporarily silences the intercom ringer.
To end the intercom call:
•Press OFF/CLEAR or INT on the cordless handset, or place the handset in the charger.
Press INTERCOM/HANDSET LOCATOR or CLEAR on the telephone base if you are using speakerphone mode, or return the corded handset to the telephone base.
Answer an incoming call during an intercom call
If you receive an incoming outside call during an intercom call, there is an alert tone.
Using a cordless handset:
•To answer the call, press PHONE/FLASH. The intercom call ends automatically.
•To end the intercom call without canceling the incoming call, press
OFF/CLEAR.
Using the telephone base:
Press SPEAKER or lift the corded handset to answer the incoming call. The intercom call ends automatically.
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