AT&T Merlin II Release 3 System Manual page 22

VOLUME CONTROL
LIGHTS
SPEAKERPHONE AND
SPEAKER
2-14 MERLIN II System Telephones
You can adjust the volume control lever on the left side of your phone to
increase or decrease the loudness of the ringing sound or the speaker.
The lights next to the line buttons on your phone show the status of the lines.
There are also lights next to the Speaker, Message, HFAI/Mic, Speakerphone,
and Microphone buttons.
Red light steady next to a line button means that either you
are now using the line or this is the line you will get when
you press Speakerphone or lift your handset.
Green light steady next to a line or feature button, including
Speakerphone and HFAI/Mic buttons, means the line is in use
or the feature is active.
Green light flashing next to
incoming call on this line.
Green light flashing rapidly
you have put a call on hold
Green light flashing slowly next to a line button indicates that
someone at another phone has put a call on hold on this line.
Green light on next to the Message button (analog phone) or
green Message light (digital phone) means call the attendant,
you have a message. If you have a display phone, you may
be able to view the message on the display.
If your phone is equipped with a speakerphone or speaker, you can use certain
features and make calls without lifting the handset. All BIS model phones
offer the speakerphone feature described below:
Speakerphone
With a speakerphone you can conduct conversations without lifting your
handset. Anyone with you can hear both sides of the conversation.
Keep in mind that room acoustics and background noise can affect
speakerphone operation. To get the best results, follow these suggestions:
Place your phone at least 6 inches from the edge of your desk.
Avoid placing your phone in areas where there is high background noise
from loud voices, radios, typewriters, printers, or other office equipment.
Avoid putting books or papers under or next to
may block the microphone.
Always face your phone when you are talking.
a line button represents an
next to a line button indicates that
on this line.
your phone since they