Multiple handset use
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Push-to-talk (PTT)
PTT call to multiple devices
When there are multiple handsets registered to the phone system, PTT
supports one-to-group calls. PTT supports a maximum of one-to-ve calls
when one to ve handsets are registered, and a maximum of one-to-four
calls when six or more handsets are registered. The rst four registered
handsets will be eligible to use this feature. Other handsets can only use PTT
for one-to-one calls.
To call multiple devices using a cordless handset:
1. You have three ways to call multiple devices. When the handset is not in use:
Press and hold PUSH TO TALK until the handset shows
Connecting to group....
Press PUSH TO TALK. Press CID or DIR to choose Group. Press
MENU/SELECT or PUSH TO TALK, then your handset shows
Connecting to group....
Press PUSH TO TALK. Press TONE followed by # (pound key). The
handset shows Connecting to group....
When the connection is made, both the caller and the destination parties
hear a beep. The speakerphones on all other devices automatically activate.
2. You need to press and hold PUSH TO TALK when you want to speak. Speak
towards the handset. Your voice is broadcast to all eligible devices.
3. Release PUSH TO TALK aer speaking.
4. Any device can reply (see Answer a PTT call on page 56).
To call multiple devices using the telephone base:
1. You have three ways to call multiple handsets. When the telephone base is
not in use:
Press and hold FLASH/PTT until the screen shows Connecting to group....
Press FLASH/PTT. Press CID or DIR to choose Group. Press
MENU/SELECT or FLASH/PTT, then the telephone base shows
Connecting to group....
Press FLASH/PTT. Press TONE followed by # (pound key). The screen
shows Connecting to group....
When the connection is made, both the caller and the destination parties
hear a beep. The speakerphones on all other devices automatically activate.
2. You need to press and hold FLASH/PTT when you want to speak. Speak
towards the telephone base. Your voice is broadcast to all devices.
3. Release FLASH/PTT after speaking.
4. Any handset can reply (see Answer a PTT call on page 56).
Note: After PUSH TO TALK on the handset or FLASH/PTT on the telephone base is released, the PTT call
remains open for a short time. If no one presses PUSH TO TALK on the handset or FLASH/PTT on the
telephone base within 10 seconds, the PTT call ends automatically.