VTech I 5858 - Manual (Page 46)

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Advanced Operations
Handset and Base Operation
Conference Calling
The i 5858 is capable of supporting conference calls with up to three registered handsets and
the base unit. To enter a conference call, simply press /FLASH (on) or ) on the
handset or base. The phone icon will be displayed in the upper middle of the handset
display.
Transferring Calls
You can transfer calls on the i 5858 system from the base to handset, handset to handset, or
handset to base.
Announced Transfer
Perform an announced transfer (call and advise another extension) of an active call:
From the Handset:
•
Press HOLD to place your call on hold.
• Press MENU\SEL, then use NavKey scroll to Intercom, press MENU\SEL again.
• Press the or NavKey to the desired destination.
• Press the MENU\SEL again.
• When the ringing handset or base answers, announce that there’s an active call on hold.
• Press /CLEAR (off) on the handset or INTERCOM on the base.
• Press /FLASH (on) on the destination handset or SPEAKERPHONE on the
destination 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 SELECT.
• When the ringing handset answers, announce that there’s an active call on hold.
• Press /CLEAR (off) on the handset or INTERCOM on the base to exit the internal
call.
• Press /FLASH (on) on the destination handset to pick up the call on hold.