• * If you do not enter an entry code when making the conference group call, extensions/outsidetelephones can join the conversation without needing to enter an entry code.• Entry codes can consist of the digits "0" through "9". When " " is used as an entry code, noone can join a conversation that is already in progress. " " must be used by itself (i.e., youmay not combine it with numeric digits). For details, refer to " Join After Time Out".• A conversation can be established with a maximum of 8 parties (including the caller).• If the Hands-free Answerback feature is enabled, the called extension can answer theconference group call without going off-hook.• With PTs and KX-WT125/KX-TCA175/KX-TCA275/KX-TCA185/KX-TCA285/KX-TCA385PSs, a conference group call can be automatically answered without going off-hook. Thismode is selected through system programming.• If using an SLT, SIP phone, or S-PS, the caller can only originate a conference group calland cannot control the called parties’ call status manually.For a callerTo end a conversation with a specific partyPT/PSTo end a conversation with a specific partyDuring a conversation(DSS)Press DSS.To end a conversation with the party whojoined the conversation lastPress TRANSFER.To disconnect the party who joined theconversation last from the conference group callPress FLASH/RECALL.• In this case, the FLASH/RECALL button must be set to Flash/Recall mode through systemprogramming.Broadcast ModeIf this mode is selected through system programming, the caller can call multiple parties in a conference group,make a voice announcement, and then establish a multiple party conversation with the called parties. Thisconversation will be heard by all called parties. Called parties can listen to the announcement simply by goingoff-hook. They can send a notification tone if they want to join the conversation.122 User Manual1.7.3 Making a Conference Group Call
