Call Transfer Using Intercom - AT&T EL51200 User Manual

Telephone operation

Call transfer using intercom

Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to the other system handset.
1. During a call, press INT. 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.
2. To answer the intercom call on the other handset, press
PHONE/
FLASH
(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:
• To cancel the transfer and return to the external call before the
intercom call is answered, press and hold
PHONE/
• If the other handset does not answer the intercom call within 60
seconds, or if the other handset is in the directory or caller ID history
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
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 switch 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 switch.
• The other person can end the intercom call by pressing
by placing the other handset back in the telephone base or charger. The
outside call continues with the original system handset.
, SPEAKER, INT, or any dial pad keys
or INT on your handset.
FLASH
OFF/ , or press
CLEAR
OFF/ , or place
CLEAR
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PHONE 0:00:20
CALLING
OTHER HANDSET
INTERCOM
CALL TRANSFERED
OFF/ , or
CLEAR