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8568 Telephone User Guide – Issue 1, November 2009 Page 3
Getting Started
Telephone Feature Descriptions
The following sections describe default configurations. Your telephone may be programmed
differently. Contact your system administrator for more information. See “About Your Telephone”
on page 2 for telephone feature locations.
Handset
The handset provided with this equipment is hearing aid compatible (HAC). If you are using a
headset or if you are in Handsfree Mode, you do not need to use the handset. See “Headset
Instructions” on page 7 and “Using Handsfree Mode” on page 29 for more information.
Display
The display provides a six-line, 16-character viewing area for using features and identifying
callers. When idle, the display shows user information and the time and date.
Menu Buttons
The telephone has eight dynamic menu buttons at the top of the display that change depending
on the feature and menu currently shown. You can use the menu buttons to view and select
feature options.
Ring/Message Indicator
The Ring/Message Indicator flashes or stays lit to indicate call, message, and feature activity.
For more information about messaging features, see “Messages” on page 43. Ring/Message
Indicator signals are described in the following table.
Speaker
The speaker provides audio for handsfree calls and background music. See “Using Handsfree
Mode” on page 29 for information about handsfree calls. See “Listening to Background Music”
on page 12 for more information about background music.
Indicator Signals Description
Rapidly flashing You have an incoming call.
Slowly flashing You have a waiting message or callback message.
On You are on a call or using a feature.
Off Your telephone is idle.
NOTE
The 8568 Telephone uses enhanced speakerphone (both parties cannot talk at the
same time).