46 Inter-Tel® Model 8690 User Guide (SIP Mode)
GETTING STARTED
PLACING CALLS ON HOLD
Your endpoint allows you to place up to two calls on hold.
To place a call on Hold:
1. Press Hold.
2. Hang up or place another call.
To return to a call that is on hold:
Lift the handset and press Hold.
PLACING CONFERENCE CALLS
With the Conference feature, you can establish a conference call with a total of three
intercom and/or outside parties.
To place a conference call:
1. While on the first call, press , and then to put the call on hold.
2. Place another intercom or outside call.
3. Press , and then to connect the second call to the conference.
During the conference call, you can do the following:
• To place the conference on hold: Press Hold. This places the conference on hold
without disconnecting the parties. To return to the conference, press Hold.
• To drop out of the conference: Hang up. This removes your endpoint from the
conference, but leaves the other parties connected.
• To mute your microphone: Press Mute. This turns your microphone on or off
during the conference. If mute is enabled, you can hear the conferenced parties,
but they cannot hear you.
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