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Answering a Call
24 Strata CIX IP5000-series Telephone UG 04/09
Answering a Call
There are several ways to answer a call:
Handset
When the telephone is programmed for Ringing Line Preference, pick up the
handset and the telephone automatically answers the ringing line.
... or press the button associated with the ringing line (flashing green LED).
Speaker
When the telephone is programmed for Ringing Line Preference, press Spkr and
the ringing line is answered.
... or press the button associated with the ringing line (flashing green LED). Once
connected, continue using the speakerphone or lift the handset.
Shift Button
Available on a 9-line display telephone only.
If the LCD screen is set to view Buttons 11~20 and a call comes in on Button 1 the
phone will ring and Caller ID information will display on the top of the screen,
press the “Shift” Button to view Buttons 1~10 and answer the call.
Handsfree Answerback
With speakerphone enabled, the telephone may be programmed for Handsfree
Answerback. The called party hears a single long tone, followed by the caller’s voice.
Begin hands free conversation. If Handsfree Answerback were not programmed, the
called party could hear the calling party speak but would not be able to answer them
without answering the call manually.
Notes
• The extension LED flashes green, the Microphone LED lights steady red and the
Speaker LED flashes Red.
• In order to perform any additional functions with this call (like a transfer or hold)
the call must be properly answered to gain full call control. Perform the same steps
you normally would to answer a call: press the Spkr button, the flashing DN button
or lift the handset.
• Handsfree MIC setting needs to be enabled by your System Administrator.