Call Features; Using Handsfree Mode; Enhanced Speakerphone Mode; Using Ring Intercom Always - Mitel 8662 User Manual

Call Features

The following sections describe call-related features.

Using Handsfree Mode

You can use Handsfree Mode to activate the speakerphone.
NOTES
To use Handsfree Mode:

Enhanced Speakerphone Mode

The Enhanced Speakerphone Mode
call over a limited volume level (the range is typically 1 to 3).
To enable enhanced speakerphone mode while on a call, do one of the following:
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There will be about one second of white noise while the speakerphone circuitry is calibrated to
the call. Both parties should avoid speaking during this white noise. If the speakerphone cannot
be calibrated correctly, the display shows CANNOT ENABLE ENHANCED MODE.
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Using Ring Intercom Always

If another extension has Handsfree Mode enabled for incoming internal calls (see the previous
section), you can use Ring Intercom Always to override Handsfree Mode on the extension,
requiring the called party to pick up the handset to answer your call.
To override Handsfree Mode for the current call:
1. Before you enter the extension number, press #. RING EXTENSION NUMBER appears.
2. Dial the extension number.
To use Ring Intercom Always to always send non-handsfree calls:
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The Ring Intercom Always feature prevents calls from being answered in Handsfree
Mode (see the following section).
You cannot use Handsfree Mode if you are using a headset, or if you have more
than one phone assigned to an extension number.
With the handset on-hook, dial 319. HANDSFREE MODE ON appears. Dial 319 again to
turn Handsfree Mode off.
Press (Special), and then press
Press (Special), and then dial 310. The speakerphone will return to standard mode
when you end the call.
Two display phones cannot be in Enhanced Speakerphone Mode while on a call
together; one phone must be off-hook to allow the other phone to enter Enhanced
Speakerphone Mode.
On some long-distance calls the outside party may hear their own echo when
speaking. If the amount of echo is objectionable, do not use the Enhanced
Speakerphone Mode.
With the handset on-hook, dial 377. RING IC ALWAYS ON appears. Dial 377 again to
turn Ring Intercom Always off.
This feature may or may not be enabled for your system.
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improves transmission quality while on a speakerphone
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