Multiple handset use
Intercom
Use the intercom feature for conversations between two handsets, or a handset
and the telephone base. You can buy additional expansion handsets (model
AT&T CL80143/CL80173/CL80183/CL80193) for this telephone base to expand
your telephone system (up to 12 handsets).
Using a cordless handset:
1.
Press MENU/
p
to scroll to Intercom, then press
DIR
If you have one handset, the handset shows Calling base.
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•
If you have more than one handset, the handset shows
Use the dialing keys to enter a specific device number (0 for the telephone
base, 1-9 for handsets 1-9,
TONE followed by # for all devices),
the desired device and press
Calling HANDSET X, Calling BASE 0 or Calling all devices.
The destination device(s) rings and shows HANDSET X is calling or
HANDSET X is calling all
X represents the handset
2. To answer the intercom call, press
dialing key (0-9, TONE ,) on the called device. Both devices now show
Intercom.
3. To end the intercom call, one party presses
handset back in the telephone base or charger; or presses CANCEL on the
telephone base. The other party hears four beeps. Both devices display
Intercom ended.
in idle mode to enter the main menu. Press q
SELECT
(HANDSET represents the handset name,
number).
/SELECT.
MENU
TONE followed by 0-2 for handsets 10-12, or
or press
/SELECT.
MENU
PHONE/
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INTERCOM
q
or p
CID
DIR
Your handset screen shows
/SPEAKER or any
,
FLASH
OFF/
, or places the
CANCEL
or
CID
TO:
to scroll to