Aastra 6865i 6865i User Guide - Page 111
Conferencing Calls, Local Conferencing
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Handling Calls Conferencing Calls The 6865i IP phone has a dedicated Conference key. You can use this hard key to create conference calls. Conference Key The 6865i IP phone offers two methods of conferencing: • Local conferencing (default method). • Centralized conferencing (for Sylantro and BroadSoft call managers - Administrator must enable this method). Local Conferencing The 6865i phone supports up to 3 parties (including yourself) in a conference call. This is called Local Conferencing and is the default method of conferencing on the 6865i. Note: Your System Administrator can set your Conference key to speed dial a specific number. Contact your System Administrator for more information. The following screen illustrates a connected local conference screen: 1 1. Martha Gold 2. François Dupont Leave Drop In a local conference call, you use the up and down arrow keys to scroll to a party on the list, the 4Drop key to drop a selected party and the 3 Leave key to leave the conference. Using Local Conferencing Use the following procedure to create a conference call using local conferencing. IP Phone UI 1. When you begin a conference, you are the first party in the conference (Party 1). Pickup the handset or press the key. A line opens up. 2. Call Party 2 by dialing their number (or answer an incoming call of a Party). 3. Wait for Party 2 to answer. When Party 2 answers, you can consult with them before adding them to the conference. 41-001523-00 REV00 - 04.2014 105