AT&T DECT EL52459 - 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.
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.
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.
TRANSFER TO:
CALLING
HANDSET X
HANDSET X
IS CALLING
INTERCOM