IP Phone User Manual

Using a Handset, Headset, and Speakerphone
Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 3
Using AutoAnswer with a Headset or Speakerphone
When AutoAnswer is enabled, your phone answers incoming calls automatically after a few rings.
Your system administrator configures AutoAnswer to use either the speakerphone or a headset. You
may use AutoAnswer if you receive a high volume of incoming calls.
Tip
AutoAnswer is disabled when the Do Not Disturb feature is active.
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Use AutoAnswer with
a headset
Keep headset mode active (in other words, keep illuminated), even
when you are not on a call.
To keep headset mode active, do the following:
• Press EndCall to ha
ng up.
• Press New Call or Dial
to place new calls.
If your phone is set up to use AutoA
nswer in headset mode, calls are
automatically answered only if is illuminated.
Otherwise, calls ring normally and you must manually answer them.
Use AutoAnswer with the
spea
kerphone
Keep the handset in the cradle and headset mode inactive ( unlit).
Otherwise, calls ring normally and you must manually answer them.