respond by just speaking toward their phone. Their telephone's
Handsfree microphone picks up their voice. Your co-worker's initial
call continues uninterrupted.
If the extension you call does not have Handsfree . . .
Your co-worker receives Off Hook Signaling ring. They must first
place their initial call on Hold before they can respond to you. They
cannot just speak toward their phone.
You can use other options when you are trying to get through. Use
Call Waiting (page 25) to wait in line without hanging up. Or, you can
leave a Callback request for a return call (page 26). If you want, send
your coworker a Message Waiting indication (page 68) or a Voice
Mail message (page 125). You may also be able to Voice Over (page
129) to your busy co-worker while they stay on their initial call.
1. OR
(Off Hook Signaling).
If you hear ringback tone, dial 1 to
have your call voice-announce (and
visa-versa).
1. + .
To answer an Off Hook Signal at
your extension, you must first hang up
your current call or place it on Hold.
1. + .
If your extension has Handsfree, you
can answer an Off Hook Signal by just
speaking toward your phone.
To have Off Hook
Signals voice-
announce at your
extension:
To have Off Hook
Signals ring your
extension:
To send Off Hook
Signals to an
extension busy on a
handset call:
Off Hook Signaling
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