Answering Calls Without Lifting The Receiver - Nortel ICS 7.1 Coordinator Manual

handsfree or headsets, unless otherwise noted by the
manufacturer. For these handsets, set Handsfree to None.
If the telephone is set to Auto, as the case for 7316E digital
phones, the next incoming call defaults to the voice path used
by the last call. For instance, if you answered your last call
using the headset button, the next call will automatically
default to the headset if you do not make any changes before
answering the call. If you plug in a headset, the telephone will
automatically switch the voice path to headset. This will not
change the mute status of the call. You can also change the
voice path by choosing either the handsfree or headset button.
7316E voice path features: The 7316E digital phone must be
set to
handsfree button is located under the dial pad, beside the mute
and headset buttons.

Answering calls without lifting the receiver

1. Press the line button for the ringing call.
This step is not necessary if you have a prime line assigned
to your telephone.
2. Press the handsfree button. The internal microphone and
speaker of the telephone automatically turn on.
Note: The 7316E digital phone has a handsfree button located
below the dialpad. This button only works if the
telephone is wired to a system running version 6.1 or
newer software, and
Tip -
are to the telephone, the easier it is for the microphone to
transmit your voice clearly to your listener.
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to allow handsfree. On this telephone, the
Direct your voice toward the telephone. The closer you
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is set to
Modular ICS 7.1 System Coordinator Guide
.