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Multiple handset use
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-four calls
will be eligible to use this feature. Other handsets can only use PTT for one-to-
one calls.
To call multiple devices:
Using a handset:
1. You have two ways to call multiple devices. When the handset is not in use:
f Press and hold PUSH TO TALK until the handset shows Connecting
to group....
-OR-
f Press PUSH TO TALK in idle mode. Press CID or DIR to highlight Group,
then press SELECT or PUSH TO TALK. Your handset shows Connecting
to group....
When the connection is made, the initiating handset and all destination
devices display Press and hold [PTT] to talk and beep once.
2. Press and hold PUSH TO TALK on your handset. A chirp indicates your
microphone is on. Speak towards the handset. Your voice is broadcast to
all devices.
3. Release PUSH TO TALK
and
the screens show Press and hold [PTT] to talk, then you can press and hold
PUSH TO TALK
to continue speaking
or the destination devices can respond
(see Answer a PTT call on
page 83
).
4. To end the PTT call, press OFF/CANCEL or END, or place the handset in the
telephone base or charger. The handset shows Push to talk Ended for a few
seconds.
Note: Aer PUSH TO TALK is released, the PTT call remains open for a short time. If no one presses
PUSH TO TALK within 10 seconds, the PTT call ends automatically.