UNIVERGE SV8100 Issue 12.0Barge-In 2 - 143Barge-InDescriptionBarge-In permits an extension user to break into another extension user’s established call, includingConference calls. This sets up a Conference-type conversation between the intruding extension and theparties on the initial call. With Barge-In, an extension user can get a message through to a busyco-worker right away.There are two Barge-In modes: Monitor Mode (Silent Monitor) and Speech Mode. With Monitor Mode,the caller Barging In can listen to another user’s conversation but cannot participate. With Speech Mode,the caller Barging In can listen and join another user’s conversation.Conditions An extension user can barge-in on a conference. An extension user cannot barge-in on an Intercom call if one of the intercom callers is usingHandsfree Answerback. Both Intercom parties must lift the handset or press Speaker. With Program 20-13-10 set to 0, a barged into call can be placed on hold by the originatorof the outside call. Both the outside caller and the extension that barged into the call areplaced on hold. With Program 20-13-10 set to 1, a call which is barged into can be placed on Park by theoriginator of the outside call, but only the outside caller is placed in Park. The extensionwhich barged into the call is dropped. When Program 20-13-10 is set to 1 (Monitor), only one party can barge into the call. Privacy blocks Barge-In attempts. Function keys simplify the Barge-In operation.The use of monitoring, recording, or listening devices to eavesdrop, monitor,retrieve, or record telephone conversation or other sound activities, whether or notcontemporaneous with transmission, may be illegal in certain circumstances underfederal or state laws. Legal advice should be sought prior to implementing anypractice that monitors or records any telephone conversation. Some federal and statelaws require some form of notification to all parties to a telephone conversation,such as using a beep tone or other notification methods or requiring the consent ofall parties to the telephone conversation, prior to monitoring or recording thetelephone conversation. Some of these laws incorporate strict penalties.
