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Telephone Operation

Handset locator & intercom

Handset locator

If the handset is misplaced, press @INTERCOM/PAGE on the base. The handset will beep for 60 seconds to help you find it. When the handset is found, press O to stop the beeping (or press @INTERCOM/PAGE on the base).

Intercom calls

The intercom feature allows conversation between the handset and base.

You can press @INTER/CID DEL at the handset or @INTERCOM/PAGE at the base to initiate an intercom call. If the call is initiated at the handset, the base will answer automatically after one ring. If the call is intiated at the base, you must press @INTER/CID DEL at the handset to answer and begin talking.

When your intercom call is finished, press Oat the handset (or @INTERCOM/PAGE at the base) to end the call.

If the phone rings during an intercom call, press PHONE at the handset (or @SPEAKERPHONE at the base) to terminate the intercom conversation and answer the incoming call.

Hold paging (for 3-way conference calls)

During a speakerphone conversation, press @HOLD at the base to place your call on hold, then press @INTERCOM/PAGE to page someone else at the hand- set.

The other person can then press PHONE and begin speaking to the caller. Press @SPEAKERPHONE at the base to rejoin the call for three-way conversation.

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