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Table Of Contents

Patent Information
Copyright Notice
Notice
Contact Information
Model Numbers and Product Compatibility
Chapter 1: Understanding Your Handset
Communication Type
- Telephone Calls
- Paging and Push-to-Talk (PTT) Broadcasts
- Instant Messaging Chats
- Application Alerts
The Session Manager
Features of Your Handset
- Front View
- Back View
- Left Side View
- Right Side View
- LED Indicator
Chapter 2: Before Using Your Handset
Charging the Battery Pack for the First Use
Powering Up and Powering Down Your Phone
Using the Headsets and Speakerphone
- Pairing and Using a Bluetooth Headset
- Hearing Aid Compatibility
Handset Registration
Normal Initialization Process
Login Requirements
Restarting and Updating Your Handset
Chapter 3: Getting Started
The Home Screen
Home Screen Icons
- Contacts / Call Lists
- Messages
- Settings
- Applications
Shortcut Menus
Status Bar Icons
How to Navigate Screens, Menus, and Sessions
How to Enter Text, Numbers, and Special Characters
- Entering and Editing Data
Locking and Unlocking the Keypad
Chapter 4: Using Telephony Applications
How to Make Calls
- Making an Emergency Call
- Multiple Call Methods
How to Use the Dialer
- Autocomplete Feature
- Numeric Dialing
- Dialing to a URL
- Dialing Contact Names and IM Names
- Opening the Dialer from the Home Screen
- Opening the Dialer from the Session Screen
  - Press a Digit Key (Predial)
  - Press the Start Key
How to Answer Calls
- Notification
  - Multi Key Answer Feature
- Incoming Call Management
Handling Active Calls
- Session List Icons
How to Transfer a Call and Set up Conference Calls
- Performing a Blind Transfer
- Performing a Consultative or Attended Transfer
- Setting Up a Conference Call
Managing Conference Calls
Forwarding Calls
Enabling and Disabling Do Not Disturb (DND)
- Enabling and Disabling DND on All Lines
- Enabling and Disabling DND for Single Lines
How to Use Speed Dial Lists
- Displaying the Speed Dial List
- Assigning Speed Dial Index Numbers
- Adding Speed Dial Entries
- Editing Speed Dial Index Numbers
Accessing Voicemail
Chapter 5: Push-to-Talk (PTT) and Paging
Push-to-Talk
- Receiving and Transmitting PTT Broadcasts
- PTT Configuration
  - Accept While Busy
  - Subscribe to Channels
- Setting PTT Alerts
Paging Contacts
- Paging Groups
- Sending and Receiving a Page
  - Sending a Page
  - Receiving Pages
- Paging Configuration
Chapter 6: How to Use the Contact Directory
Contact Directory Fields
Managing Your Contacts
Using Call Lists
Searching and Saving with the Corporate Directory
- Searching the Corporate Directory
- Saving Corporate Directory Search Results
Chapter 7: Instant Messaging
Understanding IM Contact Names
Understanding IM Status Icons
- Unread IM icon
Initiating an Instant Messaging Session
- Understanding the Chat Window
Managing Instant Message Sessions
Reading and Managing Stored Messages
Chapter 8: Using the Calendar
- Day View
- Month View
- Details View
- Meeting Attendees
- Notification Pop-up
- Session Sensitive Calendar
Chapter 9: Using the Barcode Reader (8450 only)
General Operating Instructions
Using the One-to-one Application
Using the Many-to-Many Application
Chapter 10: Applications
How to Use the Handset While in a Web Application
- Navigating the Web
- Entering Text
Custom Applications
Chapter 11: Customizing your Handset
Customizing a Profile
- Changing the Ring Settings for Telephone Calls
- Setting Unique Ring Tones for Contacts
- Change the Alerting Characteristics
- Changing the Ring Settings for OAI Applications
- Changing the Alerting Characteristics for PTT
Customizing the Handset Display and Other Preferences
- Language
- Time & Date
- Headset Memory
- Corporate Directory
- Background
- Screen Capture
- Auto Answer
- On-Hook Dialing
- Multi Key Answer
- Paging/PTT Configuration
- Adjusting the Backlight
  - Backlight timeout
  - Backlight Intensity
Chapter 12: Charging Your Handset
Charging the Battery Pack
Charger Options
- Quad Charger
- USB Charger
- Dual Charger
About Battery Packs
- Indications of Low Battery
- Battery Pack Removal and Replacement
- Notes on Battery Packs
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Appendix B: Cleaning and Drying the Handset
Appendix C: User Settings Menu
Appendix D: Icon Table
Appendix E: Safety Information
Industry Canada Notice
Chargers and Battery Packs
Wireless Telephones
- Operational Warnings
  - Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility
- Facilities
- Pacemakers
- Other Medical Devices
- Use While Driving
  - For Vehicles Equipped with an Airbag
- FCC Statement
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Information for SpectraLink 8400 Series Wireless Telephones
- Handset operation normal position
Appendix F: End User License Agreement for Polycom Software
- 1. GRANT OF LICENSE.
- 2. DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS.
- 3. SUPPORT SERVICES.
- 4. TERMINATION.
- 5. UPGRADES.
- 6. WARRANTY AND WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS.
- 7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
- 8. DISCLAIMER.
- 9. EXPORT CONTROLS.
- 10. MISCELLANEOUS.

How to Use the Contact Directory

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To enable your phone to save Corporate Directory search results:

1 Navigate to Settings > User Settings > Preferences >Corporate Directory > View Persistency.

2 Scroll to Enabled, and then press OK.

3 Press the Home key.