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• If the destination handset does not answer
the intercom call within 100 seconds, is
accessing the answering system, on a call
or out of range, the originating handset
displays Unable to call and returns to idle
mode.
• If there is an incoming call while the
originating handset displays Calling HS X,
the intercom request will be stopped and
the screen displays Incoming call.
Answer an incoming call during
an intercom call
When you receive an outside call during
an intercom call, there is an alert tone.
• To answer the outside call, press .
The intercom call ends automatically.
• To end the intercom call without
answering the outside call, press OFF.
The telephone continues to ring.
Transfer a call
Use the intercom feature to transfer an
outside call to another system handset.
1. During a call, press INT.
• If you have two handsets, the
outside call is put on hold and
your handset displays Calling
HS X.
• If you have three or more
handsets, your handset displays
Intercom to. Use the dialing keys
to enter a handset number. The
outside call is put on hold and
your handset displays Calling
HS X.
The destination handset rings and its
screen displays HS X is calling.
2. To answer the intercom call on the
destination handset, press , ,
INT or any dialing key on the
destination handset. The outside call
is still on hold and both handsets
now display Intercom. You can now
have a private conversation with the
destination handset.
• To cancel the intercom call before it is
answered, press , OFF or INT.
• If the destination handset does not
answer within 100 seconds, is in use, on
a call or is out of range, the originating
handset displays Unable to call and then
reconnects to the outside call.
3. For this intercom call, you have the
following options:
• You can let the destination
handset join you on the outside
call in a three-way conversation.
Press and hold INT on the
originating handset.
• You can transfer the call. Press
OFF, or place your handset back
in the telephone base or charger.
Your handset displays Line in
use. The destination handset is
then connected to the outside call.
• You can press INT to switch
between the outside call (Outside
call displays) and the intercom
call (Intercom displays).
• The destination handset can end
the intercom call by pressing OFF,
or by placing the handset back
in the telephone base or charger.
The outside call continues with the
original system handset.