When on a telephone call and you wish to add a third party to your conversation, simply press your FLASH button (or tap your switch-hook if you do not have a flash button) and at the dial tone, dial your third-party's telephone number. When they answer the phone, simply press the FLASH button again (or tap your switch-hook) to link everyone together. If your third party does not answer the phone, or if you reach voicemail, simply press the FLASH button twice to release the third party.
Digital Telephones With your digital telephone, you have the ability to make a conference call that includes yourself and five other people (digital telephones have a built-in caller ID display, lit buttons, and multiple call appearances).When on a telephone call and you wish to add a third party to your conversation, simply press CONFERENCE, dial the number of the third party, and when they answer the telephone press CONFERENCE again to link everyone together. Repeat this step for each additional party you wish to add to your call. Remember, the limit is six including yourself.
Conference Calling Using Your Teleconferencing Service Card The Teleconferencing Card provides an automated service for planned or unplanned audio conference calls. Charges are $.07 a minute per line used on the bridge and are paid by the person (Host) initiating the calls. Participants dial into the conference bridge using a toll free number. They will be assigned a Participant Pin number by the person hosting the call to give them access into the call.Other available features:
The State of Kansas has a contract for audio conferencing services with Leader Technologies. Order a teleconferencing card from Leader via the web at www.leader.com or by phone, toll-free at 888-463-0612.
Please mention you are with the University of Kansas and have the following information ready:
Plan to order your card at least 1 or 2 days in advance of your first use.
