7. Advanced Call Management
7.1Call Waiting
Call waiting allows a current communication software call to be placed on hold, and an incoming communication software call to be answered (supported communication software only). Check your communication software documentation for call waiting compatibility.
Call waiting can be managed on the headset or the base.
| Headset | Base |
| Multifunction button | Communication software keypad button |
Accept incoming call and put current call on hold | Press | Press |
Accept incoming call and end current call | Tap | Tap |
Reject incoming call and remain on current call | ||
Switch between current call and call on hold | Press | Press |
7.2Call Collision
Call collision occurs when there is a current call on one phone and an incoming call on another phone. (Example: you have a current call on a communication software program and an incoming call on a desk phone connected to the same base).
Call collision can be managed on the headset or the base.
| Headset | Base | |
| Multifunction button | Keypad phone buttons | |
Accept incoming call and put current call on hold | Press | Tap incoming call´s phone button | |
Accept incoming call and end current call | Tap | Tap current call´s phone button, then tap incoming | |
call´s phone button | |||
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Reject incoming call and remain on current call |
To switch between calls on hold, tap the multifunction button or tap the held call phone button on the base keypad.
7.3Merging Calls
Calls on a desk phone and communication software can be merged to create a group call. There are two methods for creating a group call: merging an outgoing call with a current call, or merging an incoming call with a current call. Both methods of merging calls are described below.
Merge an Outgoing Call with a Current Call
Desk phone | Communication software |
1.While on a desk phone call, dial a new number us- ing the communication software. The desk phone call will be placed on hold.
2.Simultaneously press and hold the desk phone and communication software buttons on the base for
1.While on a communication software call, tap the desk phone button on the base. The communication software call will be placed on hold.
2.Dial a new number using the desk phone.
3.Simultaneously press and hold the desk phone and communication software buttons on the base for
Merge an Incoming Call with a Current Call
Desk phone | Communication software |
1.While on a desk phone call, tap the communica- tion software button to accept the incoming call. The desk phone call will be placed on hold.
2.Simultaneously press and hold the desk phone and communication software buttons on the base for
1.While on a communication software call, tap the desk phone button to accept the incoming call. The communication software call will be placed on hold.
2.Simultaneously press and hold the desk phone and communication software buttons on the base for
To unmerge or
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