The Basics
Answering a Call
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Strata CIX DP5000-series Telephone User Guide 05/09
Answering a Call
There are several ways to answer a call:
Handset
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When the telephone is programmed for Ringing Line Preference, pick up the
handset and the telephone automatically answers the ringing line.
... or press the button associated with the ringing line (flashing green LED).
Speaker
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When the telephone is programmed for Ringing Line Preference, press
and
the ringing line is answered.
... or press the button associated with the ringing line (flashing green LED). Once
connected, continue using the speakerphone or lift the handset.
Shift Button
Note
Available on a 9-line display telephone only.
If the LCD screen is set to view Buttons 11~20 and a call comes in on Button 1 the
phone will ring and Caller ID information will display on the top of the screen, press
the "Shift" Button to view Buttons 1~10 and answer the call.
Handsfree Answerback
With speakerphone enabled, the telephone may be programmed for Handsfree
Answerback. The called party hears a single long tone, followed by the caller’s voice.
Begin hands free conversation. If Handsfree Answerback were not programmed, the
called party could hear the calling party speak but would not be able to answer them
without answering the call manually.
Notes
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The extension LED flashes green, the Microphone LED lights steady red and the
Speaker LED flashes Red.
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In order to perform any additional functions with this call (like a transfer or hold)
the call must be properly answered to gain full call control. Perform the same steps
