User guide
Chapter 5, Phone Features
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Step
Action
Result
2.
To answer the second call:
Press the Answer key for the
second call.
Or
Press the Line key of the second
call.
If you already have a call on hold when
the second call rings in, the second call
goes directly to voicemail.
The first caller is placed on hold.
You are connected to the second
caller.
See Manage Multiple Calls On Hold
for information on alternating between
calls.
Busy Lamp Field/Direct Station Select
The Busy Lamp Field (BLF)/Direct Station Select (DSS) feature allows display of the
status of a voice line configured on another station. The total number of BLF/DSS keys
configured on all stations in the system cannot exceed 5000. A maximum of 50 BLF keys
can be configured per station.
Example
A manager has a BLF line configured on his phone for monitoring the status of a
worker’s phone use. Three indicators show the status of the worker’s monitored line:
Icon
Display
Description
LED Status on your phone
BLF-monitored line is active.
Solid
BLF-monitored line is idle.
Off
BLF monitored line is ringing,
or BLF monitored list has gone
offhook to originate a call.
Flashing
BLF Key
Directed Call Pickup – You can use also use the BLF key to pick up a ringing call on
the BLF-monitored line.
The BLF key acts as speed dial button, and dials the BLF-monitored line
automatically.
Ring-Splash Option - The phone can be configured to play a ring-splash tone when a
call is placed to a BLF-monitored line.