226 DBS 576 (USA), Revised 6/11/98 576-13-700
Chapter 6. DSLT Features Section 700 - Operation
Conference Calls
CPC-96, CPC-288, and CPC-576 Version 1.0
Description
Conference Calls allow you to add another party to an existing conversation. With the standard
system configuration, up to 3 parties can be included in a conference call at any one time. If the
optional Conference Card is installed, up to 8 parties can participate in a con ference call.
The System supports the following types of Conference Calls:
• Three-Party Conferencing
• Eight-Party Conferencing
Three-Party Conferencing
The System supports the following types of three-party conference calls:
• 3 extensions
• 2 extensions and 1 CO line
• 1 extension and 2 CO lines
Operation
To establish a three-party conference call:
Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
• FF1-1: System Timers (Trunk to Trunk)
Considerations
•N/A
Eight-Party Conferencing
With the optional Conference Card installed, up to 8 parties can be included in a conference call.
However, only one of the parties can be a CO line (i.e., 8 extensions or 7 extensions and 1 CO line).
Action Result
1. While on a call, press the HOLD key. Current call on hold
2. Enter a trunk access code, or dial the number of the exten-
sion you wish to add to the call. Outside dial tone (if trunk access code
entered)
3. If you entered a trunk access code in step 2, dial the number
of the party you wish to add to the call. Otherwise, proceed
to step 4.
4. Press the CONF key when your call is answered. Connected to party
5. To add another party, repeat steps 1-4.