VTech IS6100 Quick Start Manual page 5

Intercom
Use the intercom feature for conversation between two system
handsets, or a handset and a headset.
• You can use a maximum of five handsets, or four handsets and
a headset at the same time. Only two handsets, or one handset
and one headset can be used on an intercom call. Only three
handsets, or two handsets and one headset can be used on an
outside call.
• If there is an incoming call while the originating handset is
making an intercom request, the intercom request will be
stopped.
To initiate an intercom call:
Press INT when the handset is not in use.
• If you have more than two handsets, use the dialing keys to
select the destination handset or press # (pound key) for the
destination headset.
To answer an intercom call:
• Press /
FLaSH
destination handset.
• Press on the headset.
To end an intercom call:
Press OFF/
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base or its charger.
• Press or place the headset in its charger.
Push to talk (PTT)
Use the push to talk feature to broadcast messages from one
handset to the speakerphone of one or all other handsets.
• Only one PTT can be active at a time and only one handset
can talk at a time.
You must release PUSH TO TaLK so the other person can
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respond.
• While PTT is in use between two handsets, other handsets
cannot use the intercom feature but can access the answering
system.
To initiate a PTT call:
Press and hold PUSH TO TaLK when the handset is not in
.
use. When the connection is made, all handsets display
Press and hold [PTT] to talk and beep once.
Press and hold PUSH TO TaLK on your handset again. A
2.
chirp indicates your microphone is on. Speak towards the
handset. Your voice is broadcast to all destination handsets.
Release PUSH TO TaLK after speaking. All handsets beep
3.
once again. After the handsets beep, you can press and hold
PUSH TO TaLK to continue speaking or the destination
handsets can respond.
To answer a PTT call:
. When your handset receives a PTT call, the handset beeps
and the screen displays Press and hold [PTT] to talk.
2. When someone else is speaking, your speakerphone light is
on. When your speakerphone light is off, press and hold
PUSH TO TaLK on your handset. When you hear a chirp,
speak towards the handset.
Release PUSH TO TaLK after speaking. Your handset will
3.
beep. After the beep, you can press and hold PUSH TO TaLK
to continue speaking or the destination handset can respond.
To end a PTT call:
Press OFF/
CLear
base or charger.
, INT or any of the dialing keys on the
,
or place the handset back in the telephone
CLear
or place the handset back in the telephone
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