Nortel Networks 550 manual Do one of the following Press . Select Instant Messages

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User Guide SoundPoint IP 550 Phone

To send a text message:

1.Do one of the following:

—Press . Select Instant Messages.

Note	Screen options may vary with your application. Voice Mail may be accessible with a
	single key press. Contact your system administrator about this option.

—Press .

Select Features > Messages > Instant Messages.

2.(Optional) If multiple lines are configured on your phone, first select from

which line to send the message from the list using and .

3.Press the New soft key.

4.Enter the number.

Use the 1/A/a soft key to alternate between numeric and upper/lower case alphanumeric modes.

Note	You can also enter the SIP URL or IP address. For more information on dialing with
	SIP URL or IP address, refer to Placing Calls on page 3-2.

5.Press the Ok soft key.

6.Do one of the following:

—Press the Select soft key to choose from various pre-scripted short messages.

—Press the Edit soft key to compose a custom message.

Use dial pad keys to cycle through the character set. Use keys 1, *, 0, and # to select special characters.

7.Press the Send soft key when finished.

8.Press to return to the idle display.

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Contents User Guide for the Polycom SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Disclaimer Copyright NoticeAbout This Guide Changes to This GuideUser Guide SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Contents User Guide SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Troubleshooting Your SoundPoint IP 550 Desktop Phone User Guide SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Viii Getting Started with Your SoundPoint IP 550 Desktop Phone Parts List Assembling Your SoundPoint IP 550 Desktop Phone AC Power Connecting the Handset and Optional Headset Attaching the Base Snap them together to lock the base to the phone Registering Your SoundPoint IP 550 Desktop Phone Features of Your SoundPoint IP 550 Desktop Phone DescriptionDescription Speaker For ringer and hands-free audio Output Soft Keys Icon Description Using the Navigation Keys Before You Use Your SoundPoint IP 550 Desktop PhoneUser Guide SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Customizing Your SoundPoint IP 550 Desktop Phone Configuring Basic Settings Changing the Appearance of Time and DateSelect Settings Basic Contrast Changing the Display ContrastSelect Settings Basic Backlight Intensity Changing the Backlight IntensitySelect Backlight Idle Intensity Select Backlight On IntensitySelect Maximum Intensity Enabling the Headset Memory Mode Select Settings Basic Preferences Headset... Headset MemorySelect Settings Basic Ring Type Selecting the Correct Headset for Electronic HookswitchSelecting the Ring Type Select Settings Basic Preferences Language Changing the LanguageSelect Settings Basic Preferences Backgrounds Chaning the Graphic Display BackgroundManaging Call Lists Adjusting the VolumeMuting the Microphone Managing Contacts Adding Contacts Select Contact DirectoryAdding Contacts From Call Lists Select Corporate Directory Editing Contacts Deleting Contacts Placing Calls to ContactsSearching for Contacts Search for the contact in one of the following ways Managing Incoming Calls Distinguishing CallsRejecting Calls Diverting CallsSystem Customizations Supporting Multiple LinesSupporting Multiple Line Keys Per Line Supporting Shared Lines Your SoundPoint IP 550 supports shared linesUser Guide SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Page Placing Calls To place a call using the handset Answering Calls To answer a call using Hands-Free Speakerphone mode Do Not Disturb key againAnswering When in Another Call Ending Calls Redialing Numbers Placing Calls on HoldHosting Conference Calls Setting Up Conference Calls Call the first partyConference similar to this one will now exist Managing Conference Calls System administrator Adding Parties to Conference Calls To add a party to a conference call using the Join soft key Transferring Calls Joining ConferencesSplitting Conference Calls Ending Conference CallsRefer to Performing a Consulative Transfer on Performing a Blind Transfer Administrator Forwarding CallsURL or IP address, refer to Placing Calls on Enabling Do Not Disturb Assigning Speed Dial Keys To add or edit a speed dial index for an existing contact To assign a new speed dial key Using Voice Mail User Guide SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Using Multiple Call Appearances User Guide SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Using Text Messaging Select Features Messages Instant MessagesDo one of the following Press . Select Instant Messages Presence Settings Using Buddy ListsSelect Features Presence My Status Managing Buddies Select Features Presence Buddy Status Privacy List Select Features Presence Buddy StatusIntegrating With Microsoft Live Communications Server Restarting Your Phone Troubleshooting Your SoundPoint IP 550 Desktop Phone Power and Startup Symptom Problem Corrective ActionControls Then select Status NetworkAccess to Screens and Systems Lines Line Information. FromCalling Check status of Handset, Headset if Displays Contrast onTesting Phone Hardware AudioService Agreements Governing LawWarranty Exclusive Polycom Limited Warranty and Limitation LiabilityExclusions Safety and Compliance Part 15 FCC Rules Installation InstructionsClass B Digital Device or Peripheral ModificationsSafety and Compliance CE and Vcci Mark Russian ComplianceSymbols IndexUser Guide SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Index User Guide SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Index