VTech DS221-2, DS221-3, DS6221-5 Share an outside call, Screen shows Calling Other HANDSET

Telephone operation

Share an outside call
		TRANSFER TO:
You can call another system handset to join an outside call.
That call continues even if you hang up.
1. During a call, press INT. The other handset rings. The
outside call is put on hold.
•	If you have a two-handset system, your handset
			CALLING
	screen shows CALLING OTHER HANDSET. The
			HANDSET X
	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 select
	the other handset. Your screen then shows CALLING
			HANDSET X
	HANDSET X. The other handset rings and its screen		IS CALLING
	shows HANDSET X IS CALLING.
2. To answer the call on the other handset, press , ,
INT, or any dialing 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		INTERCOM
handsets.

•If you want to cancel an intercom call and reconnect to the outside call before the other handset answers, press

, or INT on your originating handset.

•If the other handset does not answer the intercom

call within 100 seconds, is in the directory or call log, or is out of range, your originating handset screen shows UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN and reconnects to the outside call automatically.

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 your originating 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 is automatically connected to the outside call.

•You can alternate between the outside call (OUTSIDE CALL appears on the screen) and the intercom call (INTERCOM appears on the screen). Press INT repeatedly on your originating handset.

•The other person can leave the intercom call by pressing OFF/CLEAR, or placing the other handset back in the telephone base or charger. The outside call continues with the original system handset.

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