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HFAI, Using the BIS Voice Terminal
The Hands-Free Answer on Intercom (HFAI) feature on Built-in-Speakerphone (BIS) voice
terminals allows users to answer all inside and some outside calls without lifting the handset.
To use this feature, the voice terminal must have an AUTO ANS button assigned to it. The
following voice terminals have this feature:
10-Button BIS Voice Terminal
22-Button BIS Voice Terminal
34-Button BIS Voice Terminal
34-Button BIS Voice Terminal with Display
The types of calls listed in the next table are eligible for HFAI service.
Calls Eligible for HFAI Service
TABLE 2-1
Inside:
Station to station
Transferred
Outside (trunk):
Direct to station
Extended by attendant
Transferred by attendant*
Transferred by non-attendant
* Not recommended because unanswered transferred calls are not returned to the attendant
for further handling.
The HFAI feature should be turned off when the phone is unattended.
NOTES:
Calls that arrive on a BRIDGED ACCESS button will ring according to the
administered ring option and will not auto-answer.
If the voice terminal has an attached display, the HFAI feature cannot be activated
when using the Directory or Inspect features. For more information, see the entries
for "Directory" on page 2-25, "Display" on page 2-31, and "Inspect" on page 2-55.
The 502B Headset Adapter is required for HFAI operation with a headset. The 502A
Headset Adapter does not support HFAI operation.
Call Type
Eligible for HFAI?
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
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