Philips 855 - Manual (Page 31)

28 Intercom and Conference Calls
7 Intercom and
Conference Calls
An intercom call is a call to another
handset registered on the same base unit.
This function can only be used with a
multi-handset configuration. It allows you
to make free internal calls, transfer
external calls from one handset to
another and to use the conference
option.
A conference call involves conversation
between other handset(s) and outside
caller(s).
Note
Some of these functions could be
unavailable if the extra handset used is
not a VOIP855.
7.1 Calling another handset
An intercom call can only involve two
handsets registered on the same base
unit.
Note
If the base station only has 2 handsets
(yours and another handset) registered to
it, you can press
INT to call the other
handset instantly.
Press INT . The handset(s) available
for intercom is displayed.
Select the handset you want to call.
Press
Call .
• Wait for the other party to answer
your call.
Press
e
to cancel or end the
intercom call.
Tip
To customize your intercom ringer, see
“Personalizing your phone’s sounds” on
page 39.
7.2 Internal call during an
external call
While talking on the phone on the Skype
line or landline, you can call another
handset.
Press INT during the call. The
handset(s) available for intercom is
displayed.
Select the handset you want to call.
Press
Call .
• Wait for the other party to answer
your call.
To return to the external caller:
Press End during the intercom call.
• You are now connected to the
external caller.
7.3 Transferring a call
During a call in progress, you can tranfer
the external call to a specific handset.
Press INT during the call. The
handset(s) available for intercom is
displayed.
Select the handset you want to call.
Press
Call .
• Wait for the other party to answer
your call.
Press
e
after the other party
answers your call.
• The external call is now transferred
to the other handset.
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