Operator's Manual
B-7
Oper
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If you want to ask somebody something during an ongoing conversation without ending it,
you can use the query function. The ongoing conversation is interrupted to call another
party.
Query:
End query and continue 1st call:
1. 5
Query (second call)
g
F
n
g
Call (no. 1)
Omit with pulse dialling)
Internal calling number e.g. 33
Query call (no. 2)
or
0
r
Access digit and
external calling number
or
5
Door terminal for intercom
g
F
8
g
Query call (no. 2)
[Omit with pulse dialling]
Call (no. 1)
h
Current calling partner hangs up
씮
you are automatically back in the first conver-
sation [with some ISDN telephones, you must also press the enquiry key to fetch the other
party from the background].
The calling partner in the background hangs up
씮
the query conversation becomes a
normal conversation.
You replace the handset
씮
both calling partners are transferred (see ChapterTransfer-
The party that you called second does not respond
씮
punching in
F
8
returns you to
the first conversation [With ISDN: usually the cut-off key/with pulse dialling: omit the
F
].
Instead of the ringing tone, the system issues an engaged tone for 2 seconds and returns
to the first conversation [With ISDN: you usually need the cut-off key]
씮
Called party is
engaged or doesn't have an outgoing access that may be necessary.
When querying a door extension, door opening is not possible with ISDN telephones.
A wide range of options can result from a query conversation
씮
alternation, conference,
transfer (see the next few sections).
After punching in
F
you can also initiate a group call (see ChapterInitiating a group call
(calling several people at the same time) on page B-12) or a code call (see ChapterInitiat-
ing a code call (calling one person at several telephones) on page B-12).