Introduction
The Mitel Networks 5550 IP Console is an attendant console and administration application for the Mitel Networks 3300 Integrated Communications Platform (ICP). It features a specialized keypad and an intuitive user interface for smooth, efficient call handling.
A note about feature availability
The features available on your telephone system (i.e. Mitel Networks 3300 Integrated Communications Platform) are automatically turned on.
Before you begin using the console
Take a few minutes to explore this guide — it contains all the information you need to operate the Mitel Networks 5550 IP Console.
The first section introduces you to the console. You will learn about the console keypad and what the Function keys on the computer keyboard do. You will also learn about the console screen and how to interpret the information it displays.
If any problems occur while you are using the console, contact your communications department for assistance.
Conventions used in this guide
Throughout this guide, the
Softkey commands that appear on your screen and correspond to the Function keys (F1, F2, F3, etc.) at the top of your keyboard are shown in brackets— for example, [Source] or [Destination]. See page 7 for more information about softkeys.
Console Components
Your 5550 IP Console consists of a personal computer (PC) with monitor, a standard computer keyboard, a keypad, a mouse and a handset with cradle.
The monitor displays
You use the computer keyboard to find entries in the Phone Book or to type in the Scratch Pad or Bulletin Board. The Function keys (F1, F2, F3, etc.) at the top of the keyboard execute the softkey commands that appear on the screen.
4 ♦ Getting Started