User guide

Using Basic Phone Functions
Placing or Answering a Call
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Adjusting the Ringer Volume
To a d j u s t t h e r i n g e r v o l u m e , p r e s s + on the Volume button to increase the volume,
or press - to decrease the volume when the handset is on-hook and the speaker is
off. Retain the setting by pressing OK
(except on the Cisco SPA501G) and the setting
is saved.
Muting a Call
To mute the phone microphone, speaker, or headset microphone, press the Mute
button on the phone. The button glows red. Press the Mute button again to unmute.
Placing or Answering a Call
There are several ways to place or answer a call:
• Pick up the handset.
• Press the Speaker button.
• Press the Headset button.
• Press a configured line button (to place a call) or a green flashing line button
(to answer a call). (Not applicable to the Cisco SPA502G or
Cisco SPA512G).
You might have to dial a number or series of numbers to reach an outside line. Ask
your phone administrator for specific information.
To place a call without dialing a number:
• Press Redial to dial the last number.
• If you have configured speed dials, press the assigned speed dial code and
then press AbbrDial.
• To answer a call that is ringing on another phone in the phone system, press
Pickup. Then enter the extension number of the ringing phone.
• Choose a number from a directory. See Using the Local Directory,
page 32.
• Choose a number from the Call History. See Using the Call History Lists,
page 33.