Conferencing Calls; Local Conferencing - Mitel 6863i User Manual

Mitel 6863i SIP Phone Release 4.1.0 SP3 User Guide

CONFERENCING CALLS

The 6863i IP phone offers two methods of conferencing:
• Local conferencing (default method).
• Centralized conferencing (for Sylantro and BroadSoft call managers - Administrator must
enable this method).

LOCAL CONFERENCING

The 6863i phone supports up to 3 parties (including yourself) in a conference call. This is called
Local Conferencing and is the default method of conferencing on the 6863i.
The following screen illustrates a connected local conference screen:
In a local conference call, you use the up and down arrow keys to scroll to a party on the list,
the Drop key to drop a selected party and the
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Using Local Conferencing
Use the following procedure to create a conference call using local conferencing.
IP PHONE UI
1. When you begin a conference, you are the first party in the conference (Party 1). Pickup
the handset or press the
2. Call Party 2 by dialing their number (or answer an incoming call of a Party).
3. Wait for Party 2 to answer. When Party 2 answers, you can consult with them before adding
them to the conference.
4. Press the programmed Conference key.
5. Enter the phone number of Party 3.
Note: Users are able to edit the destination number by pressing the
key, which acts as a Backspace key.
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1 1. Martha Gold
2. François Dupont
Leave Drop
Leave key to leave the conference.
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key. A line opens up.
1 1. Martha Gold
2.
Dial
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