Adjusting the Console

The console is designed with your comfort in mind. You can make adjustments to the ringer, the language of text on the screen, the angle of the keypad, whether you want to handle calls using a handset or headset and more.

Console Ringer

To turn the console ringer on or off

Select Ringer On or Ringer Off from the list in the Console Status area.

When the ringer is off, the call waiting icon ( ) is the only indication that you have calls waiting.

To adjust the ringer volume

• While the console is ringing, press the key on the console keypad to set the volume to the level you want.

You can also use the Options command on the Tools menu to adjust the ringer volume.

Console Keypad and Handset Cradle

You can adjust the slope of the keypad and detach (or attach) it from the handset cradle. The angle of the cradle also adjusts via the hinged attachment fitted to the back foot of cradle.

To attach the handset cradle to the console keypad

Align the tabs on the clamp with the slots on the bottom of the keypad.

Press to seat the tabs in the slots.

To detach the clamp from the keypad

Grasp the keypad as shown.

Place your thumbs along the edge of the clamp, and then press down and away from the keypad.

To detach the clamp from the cradle

Using your finger or a tool such as a screwdriver, push against either of the tabs as shown.

While pushing on the tab, use the other hand to twist the U-clamp upward.

WARNING: Bending your wrist while using the keypad for prolonged periods can cause physical injury. To minimize the risk of injury, adjust the slope of the keypad so that your wrist is straight.

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Mitel 5550 manual Adjusting the Console, Console Ringer, Console Keypad and Handset Cradle

5550 specifications

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