You can make a call using one of the following methods:

  • Press the programmed key associated with the party you want to call. For more information about programming keys, see Programming Features on Your Keys.
  • Dial the number using the dialpad.
  • Use Phone Book (see Phone Book below).

Phone Book

To use Phone Book:

Note: You an enter the first or last name, or both.

  1. Press Phone Book (if available) or the key programmed as Phone Book.
  2. Enter the name of the desired party, as follows:
  • For each letter in the name, press the appropriate key on the keypad until the letter is shown in the display. For example, if the letter C is required, press the digit 2 three times.
  • Use the <— softkey to correct errors.
  • If the next letter in the name is on the same digit key as the previous letter, press the —> softkey before proceeding.
  • If required, press —> softkey to add a space between the first and last name.
  1. Press the Lookup softkey.
  • If the system option "Phonebook Lookup – Default to User Location" is enabled for your phone, the search is limited to names that share your location; otherwise, the entire directory is searched.
  • If the system option "Phonebook Lookup – Display User Location" is enabled, after the phonebook search function displays the matching name and directory number, the user's location is displayed. The display alternates between the name/number and the location every 2 seconds.
  1. If no match exists, edit the original entry.orIf the system option "Phonebook with Location" is enabled, press Backup. ALL LOCATIONS? Is displayed. Press Yes to search the entire directory or press No to search for only names that share your location. Edit the name and press Lookup.
  2. If more than one match is found, press the Next softkey.
  3. Do one of the following:
  • To make the call, press the Call softkey.
  • To edit the entry, press the Backup softkey.
  • To exit, press Cancel or Superkey (if programmed).

Answer a Call

Do one of the following:

  • Select the programmable line key for the ringing line that is flashing.
  • Lift the handset or press  (SPEAKER).

End a Call

Do one of the following:

  • Press Hang Up or Cancel ( ).
  • Replace the handset.
  • Press the key that you have programmed as Cancel.
  • If you are in Handsfree mode, press (SPEAKER).

Redial

To redial the last number that you manually dialed:

  1. Lift the handset (optional).
  2. Press  (REDIAL).

Redial - Saved Number

To save the last number that you manually dialed:

  1. Lift the handset.
  2. Dial the appropriate feature access code.

To Redial a saved number:

  1. Lift the handset.
  2. Dial the appropriate feature access code.

Handsfree Operation

To use Handsfree to make a call:

  1. If you want to use a Non–Prime Line, press a Line Appearance key. Note: Your administrator must program Line Appearances to your phone.
  2. Dial the number.
  3. Begin speaking when the called party answers. Your phone's Handsfree microphone and Handsfree speaker transmit and receive audio.

To use Handsfree operation to answer calls:

  1. Press the flashing line key.
  2. Begin speaking. Your phone's Handsfree microphone and Handsfree speaker transmit and receive audio.

To hang up while using Handsfree operation:

  • Press  (SPEAKER).

To turn Mute on during Handsfree operation:

  • Press  (MUTE). The Mute key light turns ON.

To turn Mute off and return to conversation:

  • Press  (MUTE). The Mute key light turns OFF.

To disable Handsfree operation:

  • Lift the handset.

To return to Handsfree operation:

  1. Press  (SPEAKER).
  2. Hang up the handset.

Auto-Answer

When the Auto-Answer feature is active, incoming calls ring briefly, and then the phone answers the call in Handsfree mode. You can continue the call handsfree or use the handset.
To enable or disable Auto-Answer:

  • Press Auto-Answer key. (See Programming Features on Your Keys for instructions on programming features on your phone.) The key is highlighted and all incoming calls are answered in Handsfree mode.

To switch from Handsfree mode to handset mode:

  • Lift the handset

To end a call, do one of the following:

  • Press (Cancel)
  • Press the Hang Up softkey.
  • Wait for the caller to hang up.