Holding A Conference Call; Transferring Calls Using Conference - Avaya 1408 Manual

8.5 Holding a Conference Call

Using the HOLD key you can put a conference call on hold in the same way as you can for a normal call. The
appearance key for the conference call will show a fast flashing green lamp.
To take the conference call off hold, press the appearance key.
Important - Holding Conference Calls
You can hold a conference call in the same way as holding a normal call. Holding the conference call does not affect the
other conference parties who can continue talking. You will also still be listed as a member of the conference call in the
conference details.
· Warning: This only applies to conference calls hosted by your own telephone system. Holding your call to a
conference hosted on another telephone system may cause that conference to hear your system's music on hold.

8.6 Transferring Calls Using Conference

When you already have a call on hold and a call connected, you can connect them by starting a conference. Press the
CONFERENCE key. Your current call and the held call will be connected. You can now
conference.
Note
1. If you are the only internal user in the conference, depending on your telephone systems configuration, dropping
yourself from the conference may end it. Consult your system administrator for details.
1408, 1416, 1608 and 1616 Phone Guide
IP Office
drop yourself from the
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