Introducing your Meridian Digital Telephone
Parts of your Meridian Digital Telephone
Message Waiting Light
The Message Waiting light turns on to indicate that a message has been left for you.
LCD Indicator
A steady ¼ means the feature or line is active. A flashing ¼ means the line is on hold
or the feature is being programmed.
Meridian Display Option 
The Meridian Display Option, with adjustable angle and contrast, shows you 
features, instructions, and incoming call information. It attaches to the 
M2008/M2008HF or M2616, and is standard on the M2216ACD. 
Release key (Rls) By pressing ¨, you can disconnect an active call
You may also hang up the handset. ¨ is especially useful for disconnecting handsfree calls.
Hold
By pressing ú, you can put an active call 
on hold. Return to the caller by pressing the 
extension key beside the flashing ¼. 
Microphone
A microphone is an integral part of the M2616 and M2008HF telephone, allowing you to have a telephone conversation without using the handset (Handsfree calling).
Volume Bar
Use ¨to control the volume of the handset and the speaker. Raise
the volume by pressing the right side of the bar. Lower it by pressing the left side.
Feature keys
You access telephone features and telephone
lines with the feature keys. The keys are labeled for your convenience.
Main Extension key/Primary Directory Number (DN) key
By pressing the lower
The preceding figure shows the location of the control buttons on your Meridian Digital Telephone. Please refer to the section titled Your Telephone’s Controls, located near the back of this guide, for information on the functions performed by each of these buttons.
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