AT&T 2256 - Manual (Page 27)

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Answer an Incoming Call While on
an Intercom Call
If an incoming call is received while you are using the
intercom, you will hear a double beep and the screen
will display call information as usual for 15 seconds.
To answer the incoming call,press
on either
handset. The intercom call is automatically ended.
To end the intercom call without answering the
incoming call,press and hold . The screen displays
Transfer a Call
You can transfer a call from one handset to another and
announce the caller.
1 Press . Your call is put on hold and the
screen displays
2 Press , the call will ring at the second
handset and INTERCOM CALL will be
displayed.When someone at the other handset
answers the call,announce the caller. Then
press
or place the handset in the base
to complete the transfer.
— OR —
To connect the second handset to the call
for a conference call, press and hold
.