28 Answering calls
Enterprise Edge Feature Programming Telephone Guide P0908510 Issue 02
Place the telephone so that any unavoidable local noise (such as an air conditioner)
is behind it. This limits the amount of disruptive background noise.
Changing Handsfree for a telephone
You can program the type of Handsfree used with each telephone or activate
Handsfree Answerback.
You need to start a Unified Manager session to program this feature. For more
information about programming using the Unified Manager, see the Enterprise
Edge Programming Operations Guide.
There are three ways to set Handsfree for an individual telephone:
Both Auto and standard Handsfree allow you to use a headset with an Enterprise
Edge telephone.
A Handsfree/Mute button is automatically assigned to a telephone that is
programmed with Handsfree and is always located in the lower right-hand corner
of the telephone.
Handsfree Answerback
Handsfree Answerback allows you to answer a voice call without lifting the
receiver. It is always turned off for a M7100 telephone.
You can turn Handsfree Answerback on or off for a telephone that is programmed
to use Handsfree.
You need to start a Unified Manager session to program this feature. For more
information about programming using the Unified Manager, see the Enterprise
Edge Programming Operations Guide.
Tip
In open-concept environments, use the receiver when handsfree
communication is not necessary or when you need privacy during a call.
Another option is to use a headset.
Handsfree is not available to the telephone.
You can make or answer a call without having to
pick up the receiver or press ©. The
telephone’s internal microphone and speaker tu rn
on automatically when you press a line or
intercom button to make or answer a call.
A standard version of Handsfree described Using
Handsfree/Mute on page 26.
For other displays, see Common feature displays on page 125.
Handsfree:None
CHANGE
Handsfree:Auto
CHANGE
Handsfree:Std
CHANGE