Answering calls

Depending on the system hardware/ software configuration, Call Display information (CLID) for incoming exter- nal calls will appear on the display. Your system administrator must enable the CLID feature for your handset in system programming.

To answer a call:

Press to answer a call when your handset rings.

If you are using headset, press any key on the handset to answer the call.

To stop the handset ringing without answering the call:

Press and the ring signal is muted. The display shows:

»RINGER MUTED«

Alternatively, press one of the volume control buttons to mute the ringing signal.

Hold a call

1While on a call, press R ().

2To retrieve the held call, press R () again.

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Nortel Networks 744X manual Answering calls, Hold a call

744X specifications

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