About Your Telephone

Your 8410B is a multi-appearance digital telephone.

To familiarize yourself with the buttons and features on your telephone, refer to the figure below and then read the callout explanations for the buttons and features.

 

Call Appearance/Feature Buttons

At least three of these 10 buttons are call appearance buttons; used for incoming and outgoing calls and labeled with an extension number. The remaining buttons access features and are labeled with a feature name. Each has a red light telling you that this is the line you are using or this is the line you will get when you lift your handset. The green status light next to each call appearance and feature button tells you that the line or feature is being used.

Conference Button

For setting up conference calls. This button is labeled <Conf>.

Dial Pad

The standard 12-button pad for dialing phone numbers and accessing features. The letters "Q" and "Z" have been added to the appropriate dial pad keys for directory access, and the "5" button on your dial pad has raised bars for visually impaired users.

Drop Button

For disconnecting from a call or dropping the last party added to a conference call.

Handset

A handset is provided for placing and answering calls. This is sometimes called the "receiver". In most cases, you must lift the handset (go off-hook) or activate the speaker or speakerphone before you can use a feature.

Handset Jack

Located on the back of your telephone, this jack is for connecting a handset to your telephone.

Hold/Ring Button

A red button for putting a call on hold. By pressing <Shift> and then <Hold>, you can select a personalized ring for your telephone from eight possible ringing patterns.

Line Jack (on back of telephone)

This jack is used for connecting a line cord to your telephone. The jack is labeled "LINE".

Message Light

A red light that goes on when a message has been left for you.

Mute Button

For turning off the microphone associated with the handset or the built-in speakerphone so the other person on the call cannot hear you.

Shift Button

A blue button which can be used to access two additional features. When <Shift> is active, the red light next to the button is on.

·         When used with <Hold>, you can select a personalized ring from among eight available patterns.

·         When used with <Speaker>, you can perform an acoustic test of the environment and adjust the speakerphone to the surrounding acoustic environment for optimal performance (for the built-in speakerphone option only).

Speaker/Reset Speaker Button

For accessing the built-in speakerphone. When you press <Shift> and then <Speaker> (your telephone must be on-hook, and it must be set for the Speakerphone feature), you hear a set of tones as the speakerphone performs an acoustic test of the environment. When the tones stop, your speakerphone has finished adjusting itself for optimal performance and is ready for use.

Note: Your telephone can be set for either the Speaker (listen-only) feature or the Speakerphone (listen and speak) feature. Check with your system manager to see how your Speaker button is to be used.

Speakerphone/Headset Adapter Jack

Located on the back of your telephone, this jack is used for connecting an external speakerphone (such as an S101A or S201A Speakerphone) or a headset adapter (such as a 500A Headset Adapter) to your telephone.

Test Button

When the telephone is initially powered up, the green light next to <Test> flashes if the link with the switch is not (or not yet) operational. The light changes to steady green when the telephone is able to communicate with the switch, and then goes off after a short period of time. After the telephone is powered up, you can press <Test> to test the lights and display on your telephone.

Transfer Button

For transferring a call to another telephone.

Volume Control Button

For adjusting the volume of:

·         The speakerphone or speaker when a call is in progress using the two-way speakerphone or one-way speaker

·         The handset while a call is in progress using the handset

·         The ringer while the speaker is off, and either the handset is inactive or the ringer is active

Notes: 1) When the speaker is active, the ringer volume is automatically reduced to a low setting. The volume is restored when the speaker is turned off. 2) The Volume control button on your telephone does not control the volume level of adjunct equipment.

 

 

 

Conventions

Conventions Used in the Procedure Descriptions

<Feature> and <Feature xxxxx>

Each of these represents a button that has a feature assigned to it. The button is labeled with the feature name, sometimes followed by an extension number (shown as xxxxx) or a person's name.

{handset tones}

The tone that appears in curly quotes after a step, such as {dial tone}, indicates what you should hear from your handset (or speakerphone) after successfully performing that step.

Special Instructions

Use the following special instructions for operating your telephone.

·         The first time you use these procedures, you will need to customize them for yourself by obtaining the following information from your system manager:

-- Your system manager may assign call appearances or features to the 10 call appearance/feature buttons on your telephone.

-- You may also be able to use the Speakerphone and Reset Speakerphone features, or the Speaker feature. Check with your system manager to see what other features you can use with your switch.

-- Any feature not appearing on a button or accessed with the display and softkeys can be activated or canceled by dialing a 1-, 2-, or 3-digit feature access code. Ask your system manager for the feature access codes for the features you need.

·         To operate a feature, you must have the handset off-hook (removed from the cradle of the telephone) or the speaker or speakerphone on unless otherwise noted.

·         If you receive an intercept tone (high-pitched, alternating high and low tone) while attempting to operate any feature, you have taken too much time to complete a procedural step or have made a dialing error. Hang up, get dial tone, and return to Step 1.

 

 

 

Feature Finder

Call Coverage/Consult

Provides automatic redirection of certain calls to your telephone for answering. (Your system manager determines which calls will be sent to you.) Use to answer calls for other extensions for whom you provide coverage.

Note: If you are a covering user, you can use the Consult feature, after answering a coverage call, to call the principal (the person for whom you are answering calls) for private consultation. Then, you can add the calling party to the conversation, transfer the call to the principal, or return to the calling party.

Call Forwarding All Calls

Temporarily forwards all your calls to another extension or to an outside number, depending on your system. Use when you will be away from your telephone and you want your calls to be forwarded to a phone number of your choice.

Call Pickup

Lets you answer a call at your telephone for another extension in your pickup group. Use when you wish to handle a call for a group member who is absent or otherwise unable to answer.

Note: You can use this feature only if you and the called party have been assigned to the same pickup group by your system manager.

Conference

Allows you to conference up to six parties on a call (including yourself) so that you can conduct a 6-way discussion. Use to set up timesaving conferences, or to spontaneously include an additional party important to a conversation.

Drop

Disconnects from a call without requiring you to hang up the handset, turn off the speakerphone, or press the switchhook. Can also be used with the Conference feature to disconnect the last party added. Use whenever you want to continue using the handset or speakerphone after ending a call.

Handset Volume

Allows you to raise or lower the receive level volume of the handset.

Hold

Puts a call on hold until you can return to it. While a call is on hold, you can place another call, activate another feature, answer a waiting call, or leave your telephone to do another task. Use when you have a call you don't want to drop, but have to interrupt briefly to do something else.

Message

Your Message light goes on when a caller has left a message for you. You can then follow your system manager's local message retrieval procedures to get your message.

Mute

Allows you to turn off the microphone of the handset or built-in speakerphone. Use when you want to confer with someone in the room with you, but you do not want the other person on the call to hear your conversation.

Reset Speakerphone

Initiates an acoustic test of the surrounding environment by using a series of tones. When the tones stop, your speakerphone has finished adjusting itself for optimal performance. It is now ready for use. Use whenever you move your telephone to a different location (even in the same room), when the red light next to <Speaker> is fluttering, or when the display shows you a message that the speakerphone needs to be reset. You can access this feature by pressing <Shift> and then <Speaker> or pressing the softkey below the word "Begin" on the display.

Ringer Volume

Allows you to adjust the ringer volume on your telephone.

Select Ring

Allows you to choose a personalized ringing pattern for your telephone from among eight available patterns. Use to help distinguish your incoming calls from those of other nearby telephones.

Send All Calls

Temporarily sends all your calls directly to your voice mail. Use when you will be away from your desk for awhile, or when you do not wish to be interrupted by telephone calls.

Speaker (Listen-Only)

Allows you to place calls or access other voice features without lifting the handset. However, in order to speak to the other person, you must use the handset. Use with feature activities that require listening only, such as on-hook dialing, monitoring calls on hold, and group listening situations.

Note: Your telephone has either the Speaker (listen-only) or the Speakerphone function. Check with the system manager to see how your telephone is administered.

Speakerphone

Allows you to place and answer calls or access other voice features without lifting the handset. When you press <Shift> (when on-hook) and then <Speaker>, the built-in speakerphone performs a test of the surrounding acoustic environment by using a sequence of tones. When the tones stop, your speakerphone has finished adjusting itself for optimal performance. It is now ready for use. (See "Reset Speakerphone".) Use the built-in speakerphone any time you prefer hands-free communication, both speaking and listening, or for group conference situations.

Note: Your telephone has either the Speaker (listen-only) or the Speakerphone (listen and speak) feature. Check with your system manager to see how your telephone is administered.

Test

When the telephone is initially powered up, the green light next to <Test> flashes if the link with the switch is not (or not yet) operational. The light changes to steady green when the telephone is able to communicate with the switch, and then goes off after a short period of time. After the telephone is powered up, you can press <Test> to test the lights and display on your telephone.

Transfer

Transfers a call from your telephone to another extension. Use when your caller needs to speak further with someone else.

 

Call Coverage

 

To answer a call for a co-worker for whom you are a coverage point:

1.      Press the call appearance button of the incoming call when ringing begins or the green light flashes.

Note: The call is not at your telephone until the green light is flashing.

 


 

To leave a message for a co-worker:

1.      Press <Cvr CallBk> while connected to the call.

{confirmation tone}

Note: To leave a message for a co-worker to call you, press <LWC> instead.

 


 

To talk privately with a co-worker after answering a redirected call:

1.      Press <Transfer>.

{dial tone}

o        The call is put on hold.

2.      Press <Consult>.

{priority ring to co-worker}

or, Dial your co-worker's extension.

3.      You can discuss the call privately with your co-worker. If your co-worker is not available, press the fluttering call appearance button to reconnect to the call on hold.

4.      Press <Transfer> again to transfer the call to your co-worker, or press <Conf> to make it a 3-party call.

 

Call Forwarding All Calls

 

To temporarily redirect all calls:

1.      Press <Call Fwd> while on-hook or off-hook.

or, Dial the Call Forward code *2 while on-hook or off-hook.

{dial tone}

Note: If you have console permission and are not forwarding your own calls, dial the extension number whose calls are to be forwarded. You will receive dial tone.

2.      Dial the extension or phone number where calls are to be sent.

{confirmation tone}

Note: Some telephones have restrictions on where calls can be forwarded (see your system manager).

3.      Hang up.

Note: You may hear a ring-ping tone from your telephone as each call is forwarded.

 


 

To cancel Call Forwarding:

1.      Press <Call Fwd> while on-hook.

or, Dial the Call Forward Cancel code #2 while on-hook.

{confirmation tone}

o        Your calls will now ring at your own telephone.

 

Call Pickup

 

To answer a call placed to your pickup group when your phone is idle:

1.      Press <CallPickup>.

or, Dial the Call Pickup code *7.

o        You are connected to the ringing call.

 

Conference

 

To add another party to a call:

Note: Your conference call can include up to six parties, including yourself.

1.      Press <Conf>.

{dial tone}

o        The present call is put on hold.

o        You are given a new call appearance button.

o        All other parties remain connected to each other.

2.      Dial the number of the new party and wait for an answer.

3.      You can discuss the call privately with the new party at this time. If the line is busy or there is no answer, press the fluttering call appearance button to return to the call on hold.

4.      Press <Conf> again.

o        All parties are now connected.

5.      Announce the call.

6.      To establish additional conference connections, repeat Steps 1 through 5.

 


 

To add the call on hold to another call to which you are connected:

1.      Press <Conf>.

{dial tone}

o        The hold light continues to flutter.

o        The current call light flutters.

o        You are given a new call appearance button.

2.      Press the call appearance button of the call on hold.

3.      Press <Conf> again.

o        All parties are now connected.

4.      Announce the call.

 


 

To drop the last party added to a conference call:

1.      Press <Drop>.

o        The last party added to the conference call is dropped.

o        You remain connected to the other parties.

Note: The parties other than the last one must disconnect to be released from the conference call.

 

Drop

 

To disconnect from a call:

1.      Press <Drop>.

{dial tone}

Note: If you press <Drop> during a conference call, the last party added will be dropped, and you will remain connected to the other parties.

 

Handset Volume

 

To adjust the receive volume:

1.      While the handset is off-hook, press the Volume control button.

To raise the volume, press the right half of the Volume control button. To lower the volume, press the left half of the Volume control button.

o        The display shows the current volume level.

On the display, one arrow indicates the lowest setting, and eight arrows indicate the highest setting.

Note: There are eight possible volume settings.

 

Hold

 

To put a call on hold:

Note: The light beside <Shift> must be off.

1.      Press <Hold>.

o        The green light flutters.

o        The call is put on hold.

Note: If you put a conference call on hold, the other parties remain connected.

 


 

To return to the call on hold:

1.      Press the call appearance button of the call on hold.

o        You are connected to the call on hold.

Note: If you are active on a call and press the call appearance button of the call on hold, the active call will be dropped.

 


 

To answer a new call while active on another:

1.      Press <Hold>.

o        The green light flutters.

o        The current call is put on hold.

2.      Press the call appearance button of the incoming call.

o        You are connected to the incoming call.

 

Message

 

To retrieve a message:

1.      See your system manager for instructions regarding your local message retrieval procedures.

 

Mute

 

Note: When you are talking on the handset, the Mute feature affects the microphone associated with the handset rather than the speakerphone.

This feature has no effect on an external speakerphone attached to your telephone.

To prevent the other party from hearing you:

1.      Press <Mute>.

o        The red light next to <Mute> goes on.

o        The other person cannot hear you.

2.      When you are ready to resume your conversation with the other person, press <Mute> again.

o        The red light next to <Mute> goes off.

o        The other person can hear you again.

Note: When the telephone is set for the Speaker (listen-only) feature, the light next to <Mute> goes on whenever you are using the speaker.

The Mute feature turns off automatically when you hang up, or switch from the speakerphone to the handset, or from the handset to the speakerphone.

 

Reset Speakerphone

 

You can adjust the speakerphone to the surrounding room acoustics to provide optimal performance.

Use the Reset Speakerphone feature in the following ways:

·         Whenever you move your telephone to another place (even in the same room)

·         Whenever the red light next to <Speaker> is fluttering

 

Note: You may also use this feature when you are on a call in the unlikely event your speakerphone makes a squealing noise during the call. Your speakerphone will adjust itself to normal for that call. (No tones will be heard.)
Important Note: If there has been an interruption in power (such as the system has just been powered up again, or you have plugged in the telephone at another location), the light next to <Speaker> flutters until you reset the built-in speakerphone.

You can initiate the Reset Speakerphone feature when your handset is on-hook, or during a call in which you are using the built-in speakerphone. (If a call is in progress, you will not hear the tones, and the new speakerphone adjustment is reset for only the duration of that call.)

Remember that you can use the Reset Speakerphone feature only if your telephone is set for the Speakerphone feature (as opposed to the Speaker feature).

To reset the speakerphone:

1.      Press the softkey below Begin to reset the speakerphone.

Note: If you do not want to reset the speakerphone at this time, press the softkey below Cancel. The red light next to <Speaker> will continue to flutter.

o        You hear a set of rising tones as the speakerphone adjusts itself to the surrounding acoustical environment. These tones are automatic. No user response is required.

 


 

To adjust the speakerphone to its surroundings:

1.      Press <Shift> while on-hook.

o        The red light next to <Shift> goes on steadily.

2.      Press <Speaker>.

o        The red light next to <Shift> goes off.

o        The red light next to <Speaker> blinks.

o        You hear a series of tones as the speakerphone performs an acoustic test of the environment. When the tones stop, your built-in speakerphone is ready for use.

 

Ringer Volume

 

To adjust the ringer volume (speaker is not active):

1.      To raise the volume, press the right half of the Volume control button. To lower the volume, press the left half of the Volume control button.

o        The display shows the current volume level.

On the display, one arrow indicates the lowest setting, and eight arrows indicate the highest setting.

o        One full ring cycle sounds to demonstrate the new volume.

Note: There are eight possible volume settings.

 

Select Ring

 

To select a personalized ringing pattern:

1.      Press <Shift>.

o        The red light goes on steadily.

2.      Press <Hold>.

o        The red light next to <Shift> winks.

o        The current ringing pattern plays and repeats every four seconds.

3.      Continue to press (and then release) <Hold> to cycle through all eight ringing patterns.

4.      When you hear the desired ringing pattern, press <Shift> again.

{confirmation tone}

o        Your new ringing pattern is set.

o        The number of the selected ringing pattern is displayed.

o        The red light next to <Shift> goes off.

Note: If you receive a call, go off-hook, or lose power during selection, the process is interrupted and you must start again.

 

Send All Calls

 

To send all calls (except priority calls) to coverage:

1.      Press <Send Calls> while on-hook.

or, Dial the Send All Calls code *3 while on-hook.

{confirmation tone}

Note: You may hear a ring-ping tone from your telephone as each call is forwarded.

 


 

To cancel Send All Calls:

1.      Press <Send Calls> again while on-hook.

or, Dial the Send All Calls Cancel code #3 while on-hook.

{confirmation tone}

 

Speaker

 

Note: Your telephone is set for either the Speaker (listen-only) or the Speakerphone (listen and speak) function. Check with your system manager to see which of these two features you can use. You can use the Reset Speakerphone feature only if your telephone is set for Speakerphone (listen and speak).

Use the following procedures if your telephone is set for the Speaker (listen-only) feature.

To answer or place a listen-only call:

Note: In order for the other person to hear you, you must speak through the handset.

1.      Press <Speaker>.

o        The red light next to <Speaker> goes on.

o        The red light next to <Mute> goes on.

2.      Place a call, or access the selected feature.

3.      Adjust the speaker volume if necessary.

To raise the volume, press the right half of the Speaker Volume control button. To lower the volume, press the left half of the Speaker Volume control button.

o        The display shows the current volume level.

On the display, one arrow indicates the lowest setting, and eight arrows indicate the highest setting.

Note: There are eight possible volume settings.

 


 

To change from the speaker to the handset:

Use the following procedure if your telephone is set for the Speaker (listen-only) feature.

1.      Pick up the handset.

o        The red light next to <Speaker> goes off.

o        The red light next to <Mute> goes off.

o        The speaker goes off.

 


 

To change from the handset to the speaker:

Use the following procedure if your telephone is set for the Speaker (listen-only) feature.

1.      Press <Speaker>.

o        The red light next to <Speaker> goes on.

o        The red light next to <Mute> goes on.

o        The speaker is active, and the handset is turned off.

 


 

To prevent the other party from hearing you:

Use the following procedure if your telephone is set for the Speaker (listen-only) feature.

1.      Press <Mute>.

o        The red light next to <Mute> goes on.

o        The other person cannot hear you.

2.      Press <Mute> again to resume speaking to the other person.

o        The red light next to <Mute> goes off.

o        The other person can hear you again.

 


 

To end a call when using the speaker:

Use the following procedure if your telephone is set for the Speaker (listen-only) feature.

1.      Press <Speaker>.

o        The red light next to <Speaker> goes off.

o        The red light next to <Mute> goes off.

 

Speakerphone

 

Note: If you are uncertain whether your telephone is set for the Speaker (listen-only) feature or the Speakerphone (listen and speak) feature, check with your system manager.

Use the following procedures if your telephone is set for the Speakerphone (listen and speak) feature.

To place or answer a call using the speakerphone:

1.      Press <Speaker>.

o        The red light next to <Speaker> goes on steadily.

2.      Place or answer a call, or access the selected feature.

3.      Adjust the speakerphone volume if necessary.

To raise the volume, press the right half of the Volume control button. To lower the volume, press the left half of the Volume control button.

o        The display shows the current volume level.

On the display, one arrow indicates the lowest setting, and eight arrows indicate the highest setting.

Note: There are eight possible volume settings.
Note: The Volume control does not affect an external speakerphone attached to your telephone.

 


 

To change from the speakerphone to the handset:

Use the following procedure if your telephone is set for the Speakerphone (listen and speak) feature.

1.      Pick up the handset and talk.

o        The red light goes off next to <Speaker>.

 


 

To change from the handset to the speakerphone:

Use the following procedure if your telephone is set for the Speakerphone (listen and speak) feature.

1.      Press <Speaker>.

o        The red light next to <Speaker> goes on.

2.      Hang up the handset.

 


 

To prevent the other party from hearing you:

Note: If the Speakerphone feature is not active, the Mute feature turns off the microphone associated with the handset (not the speakerphone). However, if the speakerphone is active and the handset is not active, then the Mute feature turns off the microphone associated with the speakerphone (not the handset).

Use the following procedure if your telephone is set for the Speakerphone (listen and speak) feature.

1.      Press <Mute>.

o        The red light next to <Mute> goes on.

o        The other person cannot hear you.

2.      Press <Mute> again to resume speaking to the other person.

o        The red light next to <Mute> goes off.

o        The other person can hear you again.

 


 

To end a call when using the speakerphone:

Use the following procedure if your telephone is set for the Speakerphone (listen and speak) feature.

1.      Press <Speaker> again to hang up.

o        The red light next to <Speaker> goes off.

 

Test

 

To test the lights and display:

1.      Press and hold <Test> while on-hook or off-hook.

o        The green light next to <Test> goes on.

Note: If the green light next to <Test> flashes rather than goes on steadily, it means the telephone is not communicating with the switch. In such a case, see your system manager.

o        The lights go on steadily in four groups, and all the display segments fill in.

2.      To end the test, release <Test>.

o        The lights return to their pretest state.

o        The green light next to <Test> goes off.

Note: If the display or the lights do not respond during the test, notify your system manager.

 

Transfer

 

To send the present call to another number:

1.      Press <Transfer>.

{dial tone}

o        The present call is put on hold.

o        The green light flutters.

o        You are given a new call appearance button.

2.      Dial the number to which the call is to be transferred.

{ringback tone}

3.      Remain on the line and announce the call. If the line is busy or there is no answer, return to the call on hold by pressing its call appearance button.

4.      Press <Transfer> again.

o        The call is sent to the dialed number.

5.      Hang up.