VTech VT5831 - Manual (Page 35)

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Handset and Base Operation
The VT5831 will detect a VMWI signal and activate Message Waiting lights on the Base
and Handset(s). See Handset and Base Unit Layouts, pages 5 and 6, for the location
of the Message Waiting lights.
After you play all of your new messages, the Message Waiting indicators will automati-
cally turn off. If the indicators remain on, disconnect the power adapter from the Base
Unit and remove the spare battery from the Base Unit charger (if applicable). Wait at
least 15 seconds. Then, connect the power adapter back to the Base and install the
spare battery pack in the Base Unit charger (if applicable). The Message Waiting lights
will now be off.
Conference Calling
The VT5831 is capable of supporting conference calls with up to two registered
Handsets, and the Base Unit.
To enter a conference call, simply access the line with two or more extensions by
pressing ON (or SPEAKERPHONE) on the Handset or SPEAKERPHONE on the
Base.
The phone icon and two or more extension numbers will be displayed in the upper
left corner of the Handset.
Transferring Calls
You can transfer calls on the VT5831 system from the Base to Handset, Handset to
Handset, or Handset to Base.
Blind Transfer
You can directly transfer any active call to another VT5831 extension without
notification by doing the following steps:
From the Handset
• Press XFER. Scroll to the desired destination, then press OK.
• The ringing Handset or Base can pick up the transferred call just like any
incoming call.
From the Base
• Press INTERCOM. Scroll to the desired destination, then press OK.
• The ringing Handset can pick up the transferred call just like any incoming call.
Announced Transfer:
You can perform an announced transfer (call and advise another extension)
of an active call by doing the following steps:
• Press HOLD to place your call on hold.
• Press MENU. Scroll to INTERCOM, then press OK.
• Scroll to the desired destination, then press OK.
• When the ringing Handset or Base answers, announce that there’s an active call
on hold.
• Press OFF (on the Handset) or INTERCOM (on the Base)
• Press ON (on the ‘destination’ Handset or SPEAKER PHONE (on the Base) to
pick up the call on hold.
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