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Using the Basic Features of Your Phone
—Dial the desired number using the dial pad. The number appears in the phone number field.
The numbers will automatically dial once the complete number is entered.
You may need to press the Call soft key.
To place a call using the speakerphone:
>>Do one of the following steps:
a With the handset
b Dial the desired number using the dial pad. Press the Speakerphone key.
To place a call using the headset:
>>Do one of the following steps:
a With the optional headset connected, dial the desired number using the dial pad.
Press the Headset key. b Press the Headset key.
When you hear a dial tone, enter the desired number.
To place a call using the contact list:
Refer to Placing a Call to a Contact on page
Answering Calls
You can answer a call in three basic ways using your Polycom CX700 IP phone:
•using the handset
•using the speakerphone
•using the headset
Call duration on an active call is monitored through a local call timer. This is visible on the graphic display.
You need to log in to answer incoming calls.
Only four simultaneous calls can be displayed on the graphic display at any time.
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