Vtech I5881 User Manual - Page 35

Handset and Base Operation Conference Calling The i 5881 is capable of supporting conference calls with up to two registered Handsets, and the Base Unit. To enter a conference call, simply access the line with two or more extensions by pressing ON (or SPEAKERPHONE) on the Handset or SPEAKERPHONE on the Base. The phone icon and two or more extension numbers will be displayed in the upper left corner of the Handset. Transferring Calls You can transfer calls on the i 5881 system from the Base to Handset, Handset to Handset, or Handset to Base. Blind Transfer You can directly transfer any active call to another i 5881 extension without notification by doing the following steps: From the Handset • Press XFER. Scroll to the desired destination, then press OK. • The ringing Handset or Base can pick up the transferred call just like any incoming call. From the Base • Press INTERCOM or XFER soft-key. Scroll to the desired destination, then press OK. • The ringing Handset can pick up the transferred call just like any incoming call. Announced Transfer: You can perform an announced transfer (call and advise another extension) of an active call by doing the following steps: From the Handset • Press HOLD to place your call on hold. • Press MENU. Scroll to INTERCOM, then press OK. • Scroll to the desired destination, then press OK. • When the ringing Handset or Base answers, announce that there's an active call on hold. • Press OFF (on the Handset) or INTERCOM (on the Base) • Press ON (on the 'destination' Handset or SPEAKER PHONE (on the Base) to pick up the call on hold. From the Base • Press HOLD to place your call on hold. • Press INTERCOM. • Scroll to the desired destination, then press OK. • When the ringing Handset answers, announce that there's an active call on hold. • Press OFF (on the Handset) or INTERCOM (on the Base). • Press ON (on the 'destination' Handset ) to pick up the call on hold. AdvancedOperations 35