Polycom 550 IP Phone User Manual


 
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Using the Basic Features of Your
Phone
Your SoundPoint IP 550/560 desktop phone is designed to be used like a
regular phone on a public switched telephone network (PSTN). You call place
a call, transfer a call to someone else, or conduct a conference call.
At any time, at most one active call may be in progress on your phone. The
active call is the one that has audio associated with it. There may be multiple
other calls on hold in an “Incoming call” or “Ringing” state.
This chapter provides basic operating instructions for the SoundPoint IP
550/560 phone. The topics include:
Placing Calls
Answering Calls
Ending Calls
Redialing Numbers
Placing Calls on Hold
Hosting Conference Calls
Transferring Calls
Forwarding Calls
Enabling Do Not Disturb
Assigning Speed Dial Keys
Using Voice Mail
Locking and Unlocking the Phone
Logging Into Phones
To customize your phone, refer to Customizing Your Phone on page 4-1. To
read about the phone’s advanced features, refer to Using the Advanced
Features of Your Phone on page 3-1.