Using The Basic Features Of Your Phone - Polycom SoundPoint 550 User Manual

Using the Basic Features of Your
Phone
Your SoundPoint IP 550/560 desktop phone is designed to be used like a
regular phone on a public switched telephone network (PSTN). You call place
a call, transfer a call to someone else, or conduct a conference call.
At any time, at most one active call may be in progress on your phone. The
active call is the one that has audio associated with it. There may be multiple
other calls on hold in an "Incoming call" or "Ringing" state.
This chapter provides basic operating instructions for the SoundPoint IP
550/560 phone. The topics include:
• Placing Calls
• Answering Calls
• Ending Calls
• Redialing Numbers
• Placing Calls on Hold
• Hosting Conference Calls
• Transferring Calls
• Forwarding Calls
• Enabling Do Not Disturb
• Assigning Speed Dial Keys
• Using Voice Mail
• Locking and Unlocking the Phone
• Logging Into Phones
To customize your phone, refer to
read about the phone's advanced features, refer to
Features of Your Phone
Customizing Your Phone
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