Call transfer using intercom – AT&T CL81219 User Manual

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Multiple handset use

Call transfer using intercom

Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to another
system handset. This feature is not available for model CL81109
unless you have purchased additional handsets (CL80109).
1. During a call, press

INT.

If you have a two-handset system, the outside call is put
on hold and 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 enter a handset
number. The outside call is put on hold and your handset
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

,

INT,

SPEAKER or any dial pad 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.

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, the calling handset shows

UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN on its screen and automatically returns to the external call.

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 the calling 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

automatically connects 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 on your handset to alternate.

The other person can end the intercom call by pressing

OFF/

CLEAR

, or

by placing the other handset back in the telephone base or charger. The
outside call continues with the original system handset.

TRANSFER TO:

CALLING

HANDSET X

HANDSET X

IS CALLING

INTERCOM

CALL TRANSFERED

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