Call Features
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Transferring a Conference
You can transfer an existing conference to another extension.
To transfer a conference:
1. During the conference, press (Transfer), and then dial the extension number.
2. Announce the conference (if desired), and then hang up. CONFERENCE TFR from
<name> appears on the called party’s display. The party must then press the flashing
Conf button to connect to the conference.
Dropping Out of a Conference
You can drop out of a conference and return to the conference later.
To drop out of a conference:
Press the Conf button or (Hold), and then hang up. ENTER EXTENSION
NUMBER appears. This removes you from the conference but leaves the other parties
connected.
To return to the conference:
Press the flashing Call button. CONFERENCE WAS HOLDING appears, and you are
reconnected to the conference.
Ending a Conference and Placing all Parties on Hold
You can end a conference and place all conference parties on Individual Hold, allowing you to
toggle between the held parties and speak to one party at a time.
To end a conference and place all parties on Individual Hold:
Press the Conf button, and then press (Hold). CONFERENCE PARTIES ON
HOLD appears.
To toggle between the held callers:
Press (Hold) twice for internal parties or the applicable Call button for external
parties.