
Spectralink 80-Series Handsets Administration Guide with SRP
1725-86030-000_G.docx
October 2013
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Handset Modes
Standby mode (on-hook)
In standby mode, the handset is waiting for an incoming call or for the user to place an outgoing
call. The extension number is shown on the display and there is no dial tone. In this mode, the
handset is conserving battery power and wireless LAN bandwidth.
When an incoming call occurs, the handset enters a transitional state and will ring until the call
is answered by pressing the
START
key or the
END
key is pressed to silence the ringing.
Active mode (off-hook)
To place or receive a call, press the
START
key. This transitions the handset to active off-hook
mode. There is a dial tone, the handset is in communication with the PBX, and the display
shows information as it is received from the PBX. The user may place a call or press a softkey
or the
FCN
or
LINE
key to access additional operations.
The handset is also in the active mode when an incoming call is answered.
When an incoming call occurs during an active call the handset will play the second call ringing
sound until the call is answered, the caller hangs up, or the call transfers to voicemail. If
END
is
pressed, the first call is terminated and the handset reverts to a full ring.
The active modes utilize the most bandwidth and battery power. To conserve battery resources
and allow the handset to receive new calls, return the handset to the standby mode when a call
is completed by pressing the
END
key.
Configuration menu mode
Press the
Cfg
softkey to enter the configuration menu mode. When user preferences are being
configured in the
Config menu
, the handset is on but is not active. It cannot receive calls while
in the
Config menu
.
Push-to-talk (PTT) mode
The Spectralink 8030 Handset utilizes channels for incoming and outgoing radio
communication. PTT is enabled by the system administrator and may be activated or
deactivated by the user in the
Config menu
. While PTT is active, the handset is in PTT mode. It
can receive regular phone calls in this mode. When a regular phone call is answered, the
handset enters active mode.