Basic Call Features87The SIP-T21P IP phone supports up to 3 parties (including yourself) in a conference call.This is the default method of conference called Local Conference.To set up a local conference call:1. Place a call to the first party.2. When the first party answers the call, press the Conference soft key to place a newcall.The active call is placed on hold.3. Enter the number of the second party and press , , or the Send soft key.4. When the second party answers the call, you can consult with him or her beforeadding to the conference.5. Press the Conference soft key again to join all parties in the conference.To join two calls in a conference:1. Place two calls using two different accounts on the phone (for example, place thefirst call using account 1, and then place the second call using account 2).2. Press or to select the call for conference and make sure the call is active(for example, select the call on account 1).3. Press the Conference soft key to join the two calls in the conference on the selectedaccount.You can press the Hold soft key to place the conference on hold. You can press the Splitsoft key to split the conference call into two individual calls. To drop the conference call,press the Cancel soft key.You can use network conference on the SIP-T21P IP phone to conduct a conference withmultiple participants.This feature allows you to perform the following: Join two calls together into a conference call. Invite another party into an active conference call.