AT&T EL52209 - Manual (Page 30)

Multiple handset use
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Call transfer using intercom
Use the intercom feature to transfer an external call from one handset to
another.
1. During a call, press INT.
• If you have a two-handset system, the outside call is
put on hold, your handset screen shows CALLING
OTHER HANDSET. The 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. The outside call is put on hold and
your screen shows CALLING HANDSET X. The other
handset rings and its screen shows HANDSET X IS
CALLING.
2. To answer the call on the other handset, press
PHONE/FLASH, SPEAKER, 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 handsets.
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 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 handset.
• The other person can end 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.
NOTES:
1. To cancel the transfer and return to the external call before the intercom call is
answered, press and hold OFF/
CLEAR
, or press PHONE/FLASH, or INT on
your handset.
2. If the other handset does not answer the intercom call within 100 seconds, or if
the other handset is in the directory or call log mode, or is out of range, your
handset shows UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN on its screen and automatically
returns to the external call.
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