Telephone operation

Intercom call transfer

Use the intercom feature to transfer an external call from one handset to another.

Model SL82208

1.During a conversation with an external call, press INT. The external call is automatically placed on hold. The handset’s screen will show CALLING OTHER HANDSET. The destination handset will ring, and its screen will show OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING.

2.On the ringing destination handset, press PHONE/FLASH, INT, SPEAKER, or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #) to answer the intercom call. You can now talk without the external caller hearing the conversation.

3.Press OFF/CLEAR on the originating handset or place that handset in the telephone base or handset charger to complete the transfer. The originating handset’s screen will show CALL TRANSFERRED and the other handset will automatically be connected to the external call.

NOTES:

1.Before the intercom call is answered, you can cancel the transfer and return to the external call by pressing

OFF/CLEAR, PHONE/FLASH, or INT on the originating handset.

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

3.You can switch between the intercom call and the outside call by pressing INT on the originating handset. The display will change between INTERCOM and OUTSIDE to indicate which party is active.

4.You can end the intercom call and return to the external call by pressing PHONE/FLASH on the originating handset.

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AT&T SL82208, SL82308, SL82408 user manual Intercom call transfer