AT&T EL51209 Telephone User Manual


 
Multiple handset use
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Multiple handset use
Intercom
Use the intercom feature for conversation between handsets.
1. Press
INT
on your handset when not in use.
If you have a two-handset system, your handset
screen shows CALLING OTHER HANDSET.
If you have more than two handsets, your screen
shows INTERCOM TO: Use dialing keys to select the
other handset. Your handset screen shows CALLING
HANDSET X.
The other handset rings and its screen shows either
OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING or HANDSET X IS
CALLING.
2. To answer the intercom call, press
PHONE/
FLASH
,
SPEAKER
,
INT
, or any dialing keys (0-9, #, *) on the
other handset. Both handsets now show
INTERCOM
.
3. To end an intercom call, press
INT
,
OFF/
CLEAR
, or place the handset back in
the telephone base or charger. Both handsets now show
INTERCOM ENDED
.
Answer an incoming call during an intercom call
If you receive an incoming outside call during an intercom call, there is an alert
tone.
To answer the call, press
PHONE/
FLASH
. The intercom call ends
automatically.
To end the intercom call without canceling the incoming call, press
OFF/
CLEAR
.
NOTES:
1. Before the intercom call is answered, you can cancel the intercom call by
pressing OFF/
CLEAR or INT on your originating handset.
2. If the other handset is not answered within 100 seconds or if it is in the directory
or call log mode, or out of range, your originating handset shows the message
UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN.
3. Pressing OFF/
CLEAR or MUTE/DELETE temporarily silences the intercom ringer.
4. You can use a maximum of three handsets at a time. When two handsets are
used on an intercom call, use the other system handset for an outside call.
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