3. Telephone49Other Features3.13 IntercomIntercom calls can be made between a handsetand the base unit, and between two handsets.You can page all handsets at once from the baseunit, and announce the page to all handsets(Voice paging feature).Page the desired unit(s) by entering theextension number, shown in the top right of eachhandset’s display. The base unit’s extensionnumber is 0.L Keep the front cover page open for buttonlocations.3.13.1 Making intercom callsHandset1 Press {HOLD/INTERCOM}.2 To page the base unit, press {0}.L The base unit will beep for 1 minute.L To stop paging, press {OFF}.To page another handset, enter itsextension number ({1} to {4}).L The destination handset will beep for 1minute.3 When the paged party answers, talk into thehandset.L You can switch to the speaker by pressing{SP-PHONE}. To switch back to thereceiver, press {TALK}.4 To end the intercom, press {OFF} or placethe handset on the charger.Base unitYou can also locate a misplaced handset bypaging it (Handset locator).1 Press {LOCATOR/INTERCOM}.2 To page one handset, enter its extensionnumber ({1} to {4}).L The handset will beep for 1 minute.L To stop paging, press {SP-PHONE} or{LOCATOR/INTERCOM}.To page all handsets, press {0}.L All handsets will beep for 1 minute.L If you press {5} instead, you can make avoice announcement that can be heardthrough the speaker of all handsets(Voice paging feature).L You can talk with the handset user whoanswers first.3 When the paged party answers, talk into{MIC}.4 To end the intercom, press {SP-PHONE} or{LOCATOR/INTERCOM}.3.13.2 Answering intercom callsHandsetWhen a handset is being paged, it will ring andthe Ringer/Message alert indicator will flashrapidly. The display will show the pagingextension’s number.1 Press {TALK}, {SP-PHONE} or{HOLD/INTERCOM} to answer the page.2 To end the intercom, press {OFF} or placethe handset on the charger.Base unitWhen the base unit is being paged, it will ringand display the paging extension’s number.1 Press {LOCATOR/INTERCOM} or {SP-PHONE} to answer the page.2 To end the intercom, press {SP-PHONE} or{LOCATOR/INTERCOM}.Note:L When the ringer volume is OFF (page 29,30), the handset and the base unit will ring atthe low level when paged.3.14 Transferring a callA telephone call can be transferred between twoextensions using the intercom feature.L Keep the front cover page open for buttonlocations.3.14.1 To transfer a call from thehandset1 During a phone call, press{HOLD/INTERCOM}.L The call will be put on hold.2 To page the base unit, press {0}.To page another handset, enter itsextension number ({1} to {4}).During an intercom callL If you have difficulty hearing the otherparty, decrease the speaker volume.L If you receive a phone call while talking onthe intercom, you will hear 2 tones (feature#73 on page 79, or page 83). To answerthe call, if you are using the handset, press{OFF}, then press {TALK} or {SP-PHONE}. If you are using the base unit,press {SP-PHONE} 2 times.