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Polycom Kirk 5020-5040 User Guide Answering Calls

Answering Calls
The handset must be subscribed and registered to answer a call. For more
information about subscribing, refer to “Creating a Login” on page 65.
When handset rings, display shows the icon for incoming calls and the caller
information appears below if supported by the subscribed system.
Press to answer a call when your handset rings.
. Note: You can distinguish between an internal and external call by the ring
tone. The ring tone of an internal call is followed by three short beeps
(system dependent feature).
Auto Answer
When auto answer is turned on, the handset automatically goes off hook when
an incoming call arrives.
If subscribed to a wireless solution, the handset automatically goes on hook
when calls are terminated.
1Press Menu to enter main menu.
2Scroll to Settings and press Select.
3Scroll to Auto answer and press Select.
4Scroll to On or Off and press Change.
Note: When charging, auto answer is inactive.
Mute a Call
áPress Silence and the ring signal is muted.
Reject a Call
Note: Rejecting a call is system dependent. If supported by the subscribed
system, do the following:
áPress Reject to refuse the call. The rejected call is registered as a missed call.
Redirect a Call
Note: Redirecting a call is system dependent. If supported by the
subscribed system, do the following:
1While on a call, press R.