U S I N G T A L K S W I T C H
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Conference calling
You can set up conference calling between three local extensions, two local extensions and one
outside caller, or two outside callers and one local extension.
Two local TalkSwitch extensions and one outside caller
You do not require access to the telephone company’s 3-Way Calling/Conference service to use
the TalkSwitch conference calling capabilities.
1. Establish a call with an outside party.
2. Press
Flash
to place the outside caller on hold.
3. Dial the number of the local extension you wish to conference with.
4. When the extension is picked up, press
Flash 6
to establish the 3-way call.
Two outside callers and one local extension
There are two different methods for this type of conference call. The first method is similar to
the one above, using only TalkSwitch for the conference function.
1. Establish a call with an outside party.
2. Press
Flash
to place the outside caller on hold.
3. Dial
9
or
81
–
88
to choose a hunt group.
4. Dial the number of the other outside party.
5. When the call is answered, press
Flash 6
to establish the 3-way call.
The second method requires the same line connect feature and uses the telephone company’s 3-
Way Calling/Conference service.
1. Establish a call with an outside party.
2. Press
Flash
to place the outside caller on hold.
3. Dial
80
to choose the hunt group.
4. Dial the number of the other outside party.
5. When the call is answered, press
Flash 6
to establish the 3-way call.
The conference initiator can disengage the second conferenced party at any time by pressing
Flash 5
.
