3.3.3 Calling by name
You can call a contact by his/her name using the search feature in the company directory. This feature depends on
the system configuration. If necessary, contact your administrator.
Use the alpha-numeric dialpad to switch between the numeric and alphabetic dialpad.
abc
Use one of the following:
Call
# or *
3.3.4 Calling from the call log
You can call back a contact from the call log.
From the homepage or the dialer:
History
Use one of the following:
Call
If you are using multiple SIP accounts on your phone, the call back is made with the SIP account displayed in the
call log.
3.3.5 Calling using your personal directory
You can unhook the handset or the headset to make a call with the handset or the headset, otherwise you make a
call in handsfree mode.
From the homepage or the dialer:
Directory
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Open the dialer.
Switch to the alphabetical dialpad.
Enter the first letter of your contact's name.
The corresponding contacts will appear in a list. Entering more characters will
narrow the search until the matched name is displayed.
Use up-down navigation keys to select the contact you want to call.
Press the Dial key. Make the call with the active device: handset if unhooked,
headset if connected, otherwise in handsfree mode.
Press the OK key to make a call.
Press the Call soft key to start the call.
If defined in the phone settings, you can use these keys to initiate the call.
Select the soft key to open call logs.
Use up-down navigation keys to select the contact you want to call.
Press the Dial key. Make the call with the active device: handset if unhooked,
headset if connected, otherwise in handsfree mode.
Press the OK key to make a call.
Press the Call soft key to start the call.
Select the soft key to open your local directory from the homepage or the dialer.
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