Calling And Answering; Answering Calls; Placing Calls - Polycom SoundStation IP 5000 User Manual

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User Guide for the Polycom

Calling and Answering

Answering Calls

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Placing Calls

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SoundStation IP 5000 Phone
During a call, the phone displays the name and directory number of the party
you're talking with and the duration of the call. During a call, the soft keys
update so you can perform specific tasks.
The phone LEDs, as well as the line and call icon, indicate call status (see
Status Indicators
You can answer a call when your phone is idle, when you have calls on hold,
or if you're currently in a call. If you answer a call when you're already in a
call, the call you were in is automatically placed on hold.
Your phone can handle a maximum of eight calls on hold, or one active call
and seven calls on hold. Only one call can be active at any time.
To answer a call on a private line:
>> Press
press the Answer soft key to answer the call.)
If you have a shared line and answer the call, and then want someone on another
phone configured to use the same shared line to take the call, press the
Hold soft key. The other person will then be able to answer the call from their
phone.
You can place a call by doing one of the following:
• Entering a phone number.
• Entering an IP address or URL.
• Choosing an entry in a call list, directory, or speed dial list.
• Redialing the previously placed call.
on page 3).
or the Answer soft key. (If your phone has a silent ring,
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