Nortel Networks 550 Cordless Telephone User Manual


 
Using the Basic Features of Your SoundPoint
®
IP 550 Desktop Phone
3 - 5
Multiple Line Keys per line
If your phone is configured with multiple call appearances, refer to Using
Multiple Call Appearances on page 4-1 for instructions on how to answer a
call.
Answering When Not in Another Call
In all cases, the active call will appear on the graphic display showing call
duration and destination.
To answer a call using the handset:
>>
Pick up the handset.
To answer a call using Hands-Free Speakerphone mode:
>>
Do one of the following:
Press .
With the handset on-hook, press (next to the
flashing green status indicator).
Press the Answer soft key.
Note
You can ignore incoming calls by pressing the Reject soft key (for private lines) or
the Silence soft key (for shared lines) or the Do Not Disturb key. The Do Not
Disturb mode stays active when the call ends and remains active until you press the
Do Not Disturb key again.
You can forward incoming calls by pressing the Forward soft key. For more
information, refer to To forward an incoming call to another party: on page 3-21.
When your phone is configured with a silent ring, press the ringing Line key or the
Answer soft key to answer the call. If your handset is off-hook, the call is routed to
the handset. If your handset is on-hook, the call is routed to the speaker.
Note
If “Handsfree mode disabled” appears on the graphic display after you press the
speakerphone key
, your system administrator has disabled the speakerphone on
your phone.