Using Autoanswer - Cisco 7970 Series Phone Manual

Using AutoAnswer

When AutoAnswer is enabled, your phone answers incoming calls automatically after a few rings.
Your system administrator configures AutoAnswer to use either the speakerphone or a headset. You
might use AutoAnswer if you receive a high volume of incoming calls.
If you...
Use AutoAnswer with a
headset
Use AutoAnswer with the
speakerphone
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Then...
Keep headset mode active (in other words, keep
when you are not on a call.
To keep headset mode active, do the following:
• Press EndCall to hang up.
• Press New Call or Dial to place new calls.
If your phone is set up to use AutoAnswer in headset mode, calls are
automatically answered only if
normally and you must manually answer them.
Keep the handset in the cradle and headset mode inactive (
Otherwise, calls ring normally and you must manually answer them.
illuminated), even
is illuminated. Otherwise, calls ring
unlit).
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