Starting and Closing the Mitel Networks 5550 IP Console
The 5550 IP Console starts with the operator status set to
“Operator Absent.” To begin receiving calls, you must change the status to “Operator Present.” For more information, see page 37.
To start the 5550 IP Console
•Start Windows.
•Type your user name and password.
•Click on your Windows desktop.
To close the 5550 IP Console
•On the File menu, click Exit.
Accessing tools for system programming and maintenance
The 5550 IP Console provides access to tools used to program and maintain the 3300 ICP. Access requires authorization (i.e., a user name and password) and is usually restricted to trained technicians.
To access tools for system programming and maintenance
•On the File menu, click Connect to ESM or Connect to OPS Manager.
Note: OPS Manager is supported by Windows 98 and Windows 2000 operating systems only.
Questions about Starting and Closing the
5550 IP Console
What happens to incoming calls when I close the 5550 IP Console application?
If yours is the only console on the system, the system automatically switches to Night Service 1. Calls then ring night bells or another designated answering point. If there are other consoles, yours will switch to Operator Absent status
when you close the application. Other answering points will receive the calls that would otherwise go to your console. For
more information, see Day and Night Service on page 32 and Operator Status on page 37.
What happens to calls if my computer stops working?
Usually, a nearby extension will serve as a backup answering position in the event of a power failure or other problem that causes your computer to stop working. Calls that normally ring the console would then ring the backup extension.
Can I use other applications while the 5550 IP Console is running?
Yes, but keep in mind that having multiple applications open at the same time as the 5550 IP Console can adversely affect its performance. If possible, try to limit your use of other applications to periods when call traffic is low.
My screen goes blank sometimes—why?
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8 ♦ Getting Started