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Message Waiting

You can set (activate) a message waiting indicator on an extension, to notify the user that you have a message for him or her. You can also check whether an extension has a message waiting and clear the message waiting indication.

If a dialed extension is busy, unanswered or has activated Do Not Disturb

1.Press [Source] and take the message.

2.Press Message.

3.Press [Set MSG Waiting].

4.You can then,

•press Cancel to return to the call in Source (if necessary), and then

•press Release to release the call in Source.

To set message waiting if you are not currently connected or trying to connect with an extension

1.Press Message.

2.Press [Set MSG Waiting].

3.Dial extension number.

To cancel a Message Waiting indication

You can cancel a message waiting indication whether you are connected to the extension or not.

1.Press Message.

2.Press [Clear MSG Waiting].

3.Dial the extension number (if not connected to the extension).

To check whether an extension has a message waiting

1.Press Message.

2.Press [Check MSG Waiting].

3.Dial extension number.

The words ‘MSG Waiting ON’ appear in the Destination area if the extension has a message waiting.

Questions About Message Waiting

How do extension users know there is a message waiting for them?

The indication depends on the type of telephone. A user with

a standard telephone hears Message Waiting Tone upon lifting the handset. (If the user’s phone has a message lamp, the light flashes). The LCD display on phones so equipped, shows a message waiting indication in addition to the tone.

When should I cancel Message Waiting notifications?

You can do it whenever it is convenient for you; however, it saves time and effort to do so at the same time as you deliver the message to the extension user.

While you are delivering the message to the extension,

1. Press Message.

2. Press [Clear MSG Waiting].

3. Press Release when you finish the call.

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Contents User Guide Mitel Networks / 5550 IP Console Symbols Page Contents Hotel/Motel Features Index Page Getting Started Page Getting Started Before you begin using the console IntroductionConsole Components Conventions used in this guideConsole Screen Firmkeys Volume Mute Keys Call- processing Keys Console KeypadSoftkeys F1 F12 Questions about Starting and Closing IP Console Accessing tools for system programming and maintenanceStarting and Closing the Mitel Networks 5550 IP Console Console Keypad and Handset Cradle Adjusting the ConsoleConsole Ringer Handset/Headset Unplugging the Handset or HeadsetConsole Language Console TimeCall Handling Basics Page Call Handling Basics Answering Calls Answering calls on a first-come, first-served basisAbout the Call Answering Softkeys Selectively answering callsQuestions about Answering Calls Placing an outside call for an extension Dialing Telephone NumbersLeaving a Callback Can I access a specific trunk? Other ways of dialingQuestions about Dialing Telephone Numbers What do I do if I make a mistake while dialing?Extending Transferring Calls Introducing the caller before completing the transferTransferring a call to a voicemail box To transfer a callCan I transfer a call to another console? Transferring a call to an outside numberQuestions about Transferring Calls Questions about Hold and Retrieve Holding and Retrieving CallsHold Recall Conference Calls Placing a Conference on HoldRecovering the Last Released Call Answering RecallsTo answer a Recall To retrieve the last call transferred from the consoleAdvanced Features Page Advanced Features Page Account Codes Bulletin BoardTo enter an Account Code To post information on the Bulletin BoardClick Answer Priority Call Answering PriorityTo specify which calls are answered first To park a call for retrieval by an extension user Call ParkQuestions about Call Park Cancel Call Forwarding Clear All FeaturesQuestions about Clear All Features Call Waiting ThresholdTo set up a local Associated Data Linecall To set up an Associated Data Line Call to a remote facilityData Calls To connect a caller to a modemDay and Night Service Questions about Day and Night ServiceTo change the service mode What services are affected by Day or Night Service?To set up Do Not Disturb on behalf of an extension user To cancel Do Not Disturb on behalf of an extension userTo cancel Do Not Disturb for all extensions Do Not Disturb ExtensionsEmergency Calls To read an Emergency CallTo delete an Emergency Call To close the Emergency Call LogQuestions about Emergency Calls Feature Access CodesFirmkey Programming To cancel a Message Waiting indication When should I cancel Message Waiting notifications?Message Waiting Questions About Message WaitingQuestions about Operator Absent/Present Status Operator Absent/Present StatusOverride Press Cancel or Release PagingTo make a If you have more than one paging zoneTo access your system directory Phone BookQuestions about Phone Book Press Phone BookScratch Pad Serial CallAfter displaying traffic information you can Trunk Group Status DisplayTo display traffic information by trunk group number Tone Signaling To turn off tone signalingSystem Speed Call To generate tonesHotel/Motel Features Page Hotel/Motel Features To display, enter, or change room information About Suite ServicesDisplaying and Changing Room Information To search for rooms Press Guest ServiceSearching for Rooms Setting and Clearing Wake-up Calls Changing Room Occupancy and Condition StatusChecking-In/Checking-Out To check in or check out a guestSetting Call Restrictions To set or remove call restrictions for a roomBlocking Room-to-Room Calls Monitoring Guest RoomsTo control whether Call Blocking affects a room To turn Call Blocking on or off for the entire systemClearing the Message Register Printing ReportsTo display or clear a room’s message register To print a reportPage Reference Page Reference Alarms GreetingsRerouted Calls Call ForwardingSystem Rerouting Transferred CallsClass of Service Class of RestrictionCode Glossary Account CodeRecall Hunt Groups Paging ZonesSystem Speed Call List System Messages Call Forward No AnswerCOR Headset or handset required for attendant operation Must Cancel before dialing Seized Unable to Setup or Add to Conference Telephone Directory Trunk NumbersIndex Index Index
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