The Basics
Answering a Call
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Answering a Call
There are several ways to answer a call:

Handset

If your telephone is programmed for Ringing Line Preference, pick up the handset
and the telephone automatically answers the ringing line.
If not, press the button associated with the ringing line (flashing green LED).

Speaker

If your telephone is programmed for Ringing Line Preference, press Spkr and the
telephone automatically answers the ringing line.
If not, press the button associated with the ringing line (flashing green LED). Once
connected, you can continue on the speakerphone or lift the handset.

Handsfree Answerback

If you have a speakerphone, it may be programmed for Handsfree Answerback. You
hear a single long tone, followed by the caller’s voice. The extension LED flashes
green (incoming call). The Microphone LED lights steady red (microphone is active).
The Speaker LED flashes red.
1. Do not lift the handset; speak toward the telephone in a normal voice.
2. Press Spkr or take the handset off-hook before transferring the call or placing it on
hold.

Switching Between Handset and Speakerphone

Press Spkr and place the handset on-hook to switch from handset to speakerphone
mode.
Take the handset off-hook to switch from speakerphone to handset mode.