The current call is put on hold, and the Contactsscreen will appear.3. Call the party you want to add to the conversation.For details, see "Making Calls (Page 62)".4. After the called party answers, press Make aconference to begin the conference call.Usage tips• You can repeat this procedure to add additionalparties to the conference. You can have aconference with a maximum of eight parties(comprising intercom or CO lines) simultaneously.• During a three-party conversation, pressing(TRANSFER) alternates between the otherparties in the conversation.Removing a Participant from theConferenceDuring a conference, you can remove other parties fromthe conference.This feature is only available during a 3-partyconference.Operation in Line Buttons mode1. Press (TRANSFER) once or twice to establisha conversation with the party to be disconnected.The other party will be put on hold.2. On the Calls screen, press FLASH.This will disconnect the party.3. Do one of the following:• Press the flashing green flexible button thatcorresponds to the original party.• Press INT' if it is flashing.Note• The FLASH button must be set to Flash/Recallmode. For details, consult your administrator.Operation in Call List mode1. On the Calls screen, select the party you want toremove.2. Press Remove participant.The selected party is disconnected, and you cancontinue to speak with the remaining party orparties.Leaving a Conference(Unattended Conference)You can leave a conference call that you establishedand allow the other parties to continue the conversation.Both parties will hear an alarm tone before a specifiedtimeout. You will also hear an alarm tone at yourextension. The call is disconnected when the timer runsout unless you return to the conference.Operation in Line Buttons modeTo leave a conference and be able to return1. On the Calls screen, press the flexible button thatyou programmed as the conference button.2. Go on-hook.The other conference participants can continuetalking.To return to a conference1. On the Calls screen, do one of the following:• Press the flashing green flexible button thatcorresponds to the call.• Press INT' if it is flashing.Note• For details about creating a conference button,see "Customizing the Flexible Buttons(Page 133)".Operation in Call List modeTo leave a conference and be able to return1. On the Calls screen, select the call of one of theparties in the conference.74 Operating Instructions Document Version 2010-01Basic Feature Operation