AT&T CL81209, CL81219 user manual Call transfer using intercom, Other Handset is Calling

Multiple handset use

Call transfer using intercom

Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to another system handset. This feature is not available for model CL81109 unless you have purchased additional handsets (CL80109).

1. During a call, press INT.

•If you have a two-handset system, the outside call is put on hold and your handset screen shows CALLING OTHER HANDSET. The other handset rings and its screen shows

OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING.

•If you have more than two handsets, your screen shows TRANSFER TO: Use the dialing keys to enter a handset number. The outside call is put on hold and your handset screen shows CALLING HANDSET X. The other handset rings and its screen shows HANDSET X IS CALLING.

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

PHONE/FLASH, INT, SPEAKER or any dial pad keys (0-9, #, *). The outside call is still on hold and both handsets now show INTERCOM. You can now have a private conversation between the system handsets.

NOTES:

TRANSFER TO:

CALLING

HANDSET X

HANDSET X IS CALLING

INTERCOM

1.To cancel the transfer and return to the external call before the intercom call is answered,

press and hold OFF/CLEAR, or press PHONE/FLASH or INT on your handset.

2.If the other handset does not answer the intercom call within 100 seconds, or if the other handset is in the directory or call log mode, or is out of range, the calling handset shows UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN on its screen and automatically returns to the external call.

3.From this intercom call, 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 screen shows CALL TRANSFERED. The other handset automatically connects to the outside call.

CALL TRANSFERED

•You can alternate 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 alternate.

•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.

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