Answering Calls; Switching Between Handset, Headset And Handsfree Modes - Mitel 5055 User Manual

Note: For examples of SIP URL syntax, refer to the table on the last page of this guide.

Answering Calls

An incoming call will ring on the first available line (Line 1 if all lines are free). If all lines are
busy, the caller gets a busy signal. While the phone is ringing, the Ringing indicator flashes
red, the name of the caller is displayed and the associated Line key light flashes green.
To answer an incoming call:
• Handset mode:
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Lift the handset.
• Headset mode:
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Press the Headset key and press the flashing green Line key.
• Handsfree mode:
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Press the Speaker key, or
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Press the associated Line key (this will activate the handsfree mode).
When you answer the call, a counter starts at the top right of the display.

Switching between Handset, Headset and Handsfree Modes

With the 5055 SIP Phone, you can make and receive calls using the attached handset, the
handsfree speaker, or an approved headset (see Headsets on page 5 for information on
approved headsets).
Switching Between Handset and Handsfree Modes
• To go from handset to handsfree mode:
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Press the Speaker key. The Microphone key light turns red.
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Put the handset back in its cradle.
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You can now talk to your party using the handsfree speaker.
• To go from handsfree to handset mode:
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Lift the handset. The Microphone key light turns off.
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You can now talk to your party using the handset.
Switching Between Handset and Headset Modes
• To go from handset to headset mode:
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Press the Headset key. The Headset key light turns red.
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Put the handset back in its cradle.
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You can now talk to your party using the headset.
• To go from headset to handset mode:
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Lift the handset.
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Press the Headset key. The Headset key light turns off.
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You can now talk to your party using the handset.
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