The Basics
Making a Call
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Making a Call
There are three ways to originate a call from your IP/digital telephone:

Hot Dialing

1. To make a call using Hot Dialing, dial the number.
When you start to dial, the extension button, Spkr and Mic LEDs light. Digits
display as they are dialed. Call progress tones (Ringback Tone, Busy Tone, etc.)
play through the speaker.
2. When connected, you can continue speakerphone operation or lift the handset and
continue the conversation.

Spkr Button

1. To make a call, press Spkr.
A line may be automatically selected or you can manually choose a line. Your
extension or Line button lights (depending on system programming). Dial tone
plays through the speaker. The Speaker and Microphone LEDs light.
2. Dial the number.
Digits display as they are dialed. Call progress tones (Ringback Tone, Busy Tone,
etc.) play through the speaker.
3. When connected, you can continue to use the speakerphone or lift the handset and
continue the conversation.

Handset

1. To make a call, lift the handset, then dial the number.
A line may be automatically selected or you can manually choose a line. Dial tone
plays through the handset. The Speaker and Microphone LEDs do not light.
Digits display as they are dialed. Call progress tones (Ringback Tone, Busy Tone,
etc.) are heard through the handset.
2. When connected, you can continue to use the handset or switch to speakerphone by
holding down Spkr and replacing the handset.