Vtech VT20-2481 User Manual - Page 16

AdvancedOperations AdvancedOperations Handset and Base Operation Highlight the desired destination of your intercom then press OK. Your screen will display CALLING HANDSET __, CALLING BASE, or PERFORMING GLOBAL PAGE. The recipient's screen will display INTERCOM FROM HANDSET 1, or GLOBAL CALL FROM HANDSET 1. The recipient presses INTERCOM/TRANSFER to engage in conversation with the person initiating the page. NOTE: When you initiate a GLOBAL PAGE, the first recipient to respond by pressing INTERCOM/TRANSFER will be able to talk to you via the intercom. Others can join the ongoing intercom call by calling one of the parties involved in the intercom. The unit beeps whenever a party joins an ongoing call. Transferring Calls You can transfer calls on the GIGAPHONE system from the Base to Handset, Handset to Handset, or Handset to Base. Blind Transfer You can directly transfer any active call to another GIGAPHONE extension without notification by doing the following steps: • Handset or Base must be on an active call. • Press the INTERCOM/TRANSFER; scroll to the desired destination of your transfer. Then press OK. • When the other extension answers, the call will automatically be connected to that extension. • An unanswered call will ring back to the originating Handset/Base if not answered within 30 seconds. Announced Transfer: You can perform an announced transfer (call and advise another extension) of an active call by doing the following steps: • Handset or Base must be on an active call. • Place the active call on HOLD. • Press the INTERCOM/TRANSFER; scroll to the desired destination of your transfer. Then press OK. • When the other extension answers the intercom call, explain they have an active call waiting. • Both extensions press OFF to end the intercom call. • The other extension presses the LINE key, HANDSFREE, SPEAKERPHONE (or HEADSET) to pick up the call on hold. Handsfree Speakerphone Operation Your GIGAPHONE Handset has a built-in handsfree Speakerphone. This feature allows you to stand the Handset upright on a table or desktop and have handsfree conversations. For more information, refer to MAKING CALLS in HANDSET AND BASE OPERATION. 30 Handset and Base Operation Switching from the Handset Earpiece to Handsfree While on a call using the Handset earpiece, press HANDSFREE on the lower left portion of the Handset. To return to the Handset earpiece, press HANDSFREE again. Base Speakerphone Operation The Base of your GIGAPHONE is equipped with a full duplex Speakerphone. This is a very useful feature for handsfree conversations or conference calls at the base unit. For more information, refer to MAKING CALLS in HANDSET AND BASE OPERATION. Line in Use Indication Active (off-hook) Handsets: During a call, the Handset/Base screen will display, in the upper left corner, the LINE icon(s) and the HANDSET/BASE number(s) (1 - 8; 0 for the Base) currently in use. Idle (on-hook) Base Unit: During a call, the idle Base screen will display, in the upper left corner, the LINE icon(s) and the HANDSET number(s) currently in use. Idle (on-hook) Handsets: During a call, the idle Handset(s) will display: When one or both lines are currently in use by a parallel set (a telephone device other than your GIGAPHONE system), all registered Handsets and Base will display: When both lines are in use at the same time, the L_EXTENSION IN USE message will alternate between 1 and 2. Low Battery Indication When a low battery is detected, the Battery icon will flash and a warning beep is played. The status message LOW BATTERY will also be displayed when the Handset is in idle mode. To prevent an unexpected call drop, a drained Handset battery should be replaced by a fully charged spare battery. 31