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Model 8500 User Guide
MOVING ON
INTRODUCTION
Now that you’ve mastered the basics, it’s time to move on to the advanced features. In
this section, you’ll learn how to program your endpoint, use directories, access your
mailbox remotely, and perform various other functions.
SETTING ENDPOINT PREFERENCES
Your endpoint is automatically set to specific defaults. You can, however, configure
many of these settings at any time. Customizable features on your endpoint include
changing volume levels, enabling background music, selecting a ring tone, and others.
Changing Volume Levels
The telephone system has eight volume settings: handset intercom, handset outside
call, speakerphone intercom, speakerphone outside call, background music, ringing,
handset intercom dial tone, and speakerphone intercom dial tone.
NOTE: To change each of these levels, you must be using that feature. For example, if
you want to change the speakerphone level for an intercom call, you must be on a
handsfree intercom call.
To change a volume level:
Press (the high end of the volume button) to increase the volume. Press (the
low end of the volume button) to decrease the volume.
To save your change:
EITHER, Press both ends of the volume button.
OR, Press the middle of the volume button.
Selecting a Ring Tone
The ability to change your ring tone is helpful in close-quartered environments. If
your ring tone is unique, you can quickly identify when a call is ringing on your end-
point.
To select the type of ring tone for your endpoint:
1. With the handset in the cradle, dial .
2. Do one of the following to select your ring tone:
• EITHER, Press for no ringing.
• OR, Press
or to scroll to the desired tone.
• OR, Dial 1-9 to select a specific tone.
3. When you hear the tone you want, press or , or lift and replace the handset.
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