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Phone Button Tutorial

  1. The handset light strip lights up to indicate a ringing call (flashing red) or a new voice message (steady red).
  2. Each programmable feature button corresponds with a phone line, speed dial, and calling feature.
  3. The back button returns you to the previous screen or menu.
  4. The message button (top center) auto-dials your voicemail system. The gear button (bottom left) opens/closes the applications menu. Use it to access things like call history, preferences, and phone information. The contacts button (bottom right) opens/closes the contacts menu. Use it to access your personal directory, the corporate directory, or your call history.
  5. The volume button controls the handset, headset, and speakerphone volume (off-hook) and the ringer volume (on-hook).
  6. The keypad allows you to dial phone numbers, enter letters, and choose menu items (by entering the item number).
  7. The headset button (top left) selects the headset as the default audio path and initiates a new call, picks up an incoming call, or ends a call. The speakerphone button (top right) selects the speakerphone as the default audio path and initiates a new call, picks up an incoming call, or ends a call. The mute button (bottom center) turns the microphone on or off during a call.
    The hold button (top center) allows you to put someone on hold during a call. The transfer button (bottom left) allows you to transfer a call to another person. The conference button (bottom right) creates a conference call.
  8. The release button ends a connected call or session.
  9. The softkey buttons allow you to access the softkey options displayed on your phone screen.
  10. Each session button corresponds with an active call or a call function.