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CONFERENCE CALLS
This feature allows you to link both lines
together for a 3-way conversation between
you and the parties on LINE 1 and LINE
2. Conference calls can take place from
the Handset or the Base Unit.
To Conference both lines:
1. Place the original call on HOLD by
pressing the LINE/Flash key corre-
sponding to the unoccupied LINE (ei-
ther to make a call or answer an in-
coming call).
2. Once you have connected with your
second party, while the original call
remains on HOLD, press CONF/
CLEAR You are now linked to both
lines.
3. To end your conference call, press OFF.
Conference Call Tips:
While in CONFERENCE mode, press-
ing HOLD will place both lines on HOLD.
Press CONF again to return to your
conference call.
While in CONFERENCE mode, if you
want to disconnect one line only, do the
following:
1. Press the LINE key corresponding
to the LINE you wish to disconnect.
The other line will be placed on
HOLD.
2. Press OFF.
3. Press the appropriate LINE key to
return to the remaining call.
If the Handset is in CONFERENCE
mode, the Base Unit can join the call.
If the Base Unit is in CONFERENCE
mode, the Handset can join the call.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
For example: If the Handset is in CON-
FERENCE mode, and someone at the
Base Unit wants to join the conversa-
tion, press either LINE key on the Base
Unit. The Base Unit has now entered
CONFERENCE mode.
When both the Handset and the Base Unit
are in CONFERENCE mode, pressing
OFF on either unit does not hang up the
lines. It only turns the particular unit OFF.
OFF needs to be pressed on both the
Handset and Base Unit to end your 4-Way
conference call.
PROGRAMMING THE RINGER
The
VT 2960 Handset and Base Unit are
capable of four different types of ringer
tones for each line. In addition, you can
turn the ringer OFF. The following sec-
tions detail how to program the Base Unit
and Handset ringers.
Programming the Handset Ringer
1. Press and hold the MEM/PROG key
until the LCD displays
PROGRAM LOCATION _ _.
2. Press #. LCD displays
?: 1=HANDSET 2=BASE.
3. Press 1. LCD displays
?:1=LINE1 2=LINE 2.
4. Press 1 (or 2, depending on which
line you’re programming).
5. Press 1,2,3,4, or 0 (ringer OFF). The
Handset will generate the tone
you’ve selected. Press any of the
other ringer selections (1,2,3,4) to
compare the different tones.
6. Once you have selected a ringer
tone, press OFF.
