Polycom manual Using the Basic Features of Your SoundPoint IP 550 Phone

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Using the Basic Features of Your SoundPoint IP 550 Phone

Your SoundPoint IP 550 phone is designed to be used like a regular phone on a public switched telephone network (PSTN). You call place calls, transfer a call to someone else, or conduct a conference call.

At most one active call may be in progress on your phone at any time. 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 phone. This chapter contains instructions on:

•Placing a Call

•Answering a Call

•Ending a Call

•Redialing a Number

•Putting a Call on Hold

•Setting Up a Conference

•Transferring a Call

•Forwarding Calls

•Enabling Do Not Disturb

•Assigning Speed Dial Keys

•Using Voice Mail

To customize your phone, refer to Customizing Your SoundPoint IP 550 Phone on page 2-1. To read about the phone’s advanced features, refer to Using the Advanced Features of Your SoundPoint IP 550 Phone on page 4-1.

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Contents User Guide for the SoundPoint IP Trademark Information About This Guide User Guide for the SoundPoint IP Contents Troubleshooting Your SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Using the Basic Features of Your SoundPoint IP 550 PhoneUsing the Advanced Features of Your SoundPoint IP Phone Contents User Guide SoundPoint IP Viii Getting Started with Your SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Power adapter specification varies according to country Parts ListAssembling Your SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Connecting Network and Power Source Connecting the Handset and Optional Headset Optional Attaching the BaseTo attach the base as a desk mount To attach the base as a wall mount Features of Your SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Hookswitch Getting Started with Your SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Using the Navigation Keys Customizing Your SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Time and Date Configuring Basic SettingsDisplay Contrast Select Settings Basic ContrastBacklight Intensity Select Backlight On Intensity Select Settings Basic Backlight IntensityRing Type Headset Memory ModeSelect Settings Basic Preferences Headset Memory Language Support Select Settings Basic Ring TypeSelect Settings Basic Preferences Language Muting the Microphone Adjusting the VolumeManaging Call Lists Select Contact Directory Managing ContactsAdding Contacts Customizing Your SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Editing Contacts Deleting Contacts Searching For a Contact Placing a Call to a ContactDistinguishing Calls Managing Incoming CallsDiverting Calls Rejecting CallsSupporting Multiple Lines System CustomizationsSupporting Multiple Line Keys Per Line Supporting Shared Lines User Guide SoundPoint IP Using the Basic Features of Your SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Placing a Call To place a call using the handset Answering a Call Duration and destination Key will stop the ringing for that call To answer an incoming call on a shared line Redialing a Number Ending a CallPutting a Call on Hold Call the first party Setting Up a ConferenceTo split a conference call To transfer a call on Transferring a CallDuring a call, press or the Trnsfer soft key Forwarding Calls AdministratorPress and select Features Forward Enabling Do Not Disturb Assigning Speed Dial Keys Change the Speed Dial Index More voice messages are waiting at the message center Using Voice MailUser Guide SoundPoint IP Using Multiple Call Appearances Using the Advanced Features of Your SoundPoint IP 550 PhoneUser Guide SoundPoint IP Using Text Messaging Select Features Messages Instant Messages Presence Using Buddy ListsManaging Buddies Integrating With Microsoft Live Communications Server Press , then select Features Presence Buddy StatusRestarting Your Phone Select Features Presence Buddy Status Privacy ListPress , then select Settings Advanced Restart Phone User Guide SoundPoint IP Troubleshooting Your SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Symptom Problem Corrective Action Power and StartupControls To Restarting Your Phone on Access to Screens and SystemsCalling Audio DisplaysRegulatory Notices Polycom Limited Warranty and Limitation Liability CE and Vcci Mark User Guide SoundPoint IP Regulatory Notices Index User Guide SoundPoint IP Index User Guide SoundPoint IP Index