User guide
7
Answering a Call
Using the Handset:
Pick up the handset. 
Press 
Hold
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Conference
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Hold
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Directories
Services
Call Lists
Buddy Status
My Status
Redial
Menu
Messages
Do Not Disturb
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 or with the handset on hook 
press the line key (
Hold
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Services
Call Lists
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Redial
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Messages
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) opposite the 
incoming call, or the Answer soft key .
Using the Headset:
Pressing 
Hold
Del
Sel
Conference
1 3
DEF
5
JKL
4
GHI
6
MNO
8
TUV
7
PQRS
9
WXYZ
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OPER
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#
2
ABC
Hold
Del
Sel
Directories
Services
Call Lists
Buddy Status
My Status
Redial
Menu
Messages
Do Not Disturb
ABC
21
DEF
3
54
MNOJKLGHI
6
TUV
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WXYZ
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PQRS
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 will answer the call through 
an optionally connected headset. If head-
set memory mode is enabled, pressing the 
line key (
Hold
Del
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Conference
1 3
DEF
5
JKL
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GHI
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MNO
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TUV
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PQRS
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WXYZ
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2
ABC
Hold
Del
Sel
Directories
Services
Call Lists
Buddy Status
My Status
Redial
Menu
Messages
Do Not Disturb
ABC
21
DEF
3
54
MNOJKLGHI
6
TUV
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WXYZ
9
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PQRS
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) will do the same.
In all cases, the active call will appear 
on the display showing call duration and 
destination.
Incoming calls may be ignored 
by pressing the Reject soft key or 
Hold
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Conference
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DEF
5
JKL
4
GHI
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MNO
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TUV
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2
ABC
Hold
Del
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Directories
Services
Call Lists
Buddy Status
My Status
Redial
Menu
Messages
Do Not Disturb
ABC
21
DEF
3
54
MNOJKLGHI
6
TUV
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WXYZ
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PQRS
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 during ringing. Note 
that Do Not Disturb stays active 
when the call is dropped and will 
remain so until toggled off.
Using Hands-Free Speakerphone Mode:
Call Hold and Resume
During a call, press 
Hold
Del
Sel
Conference
1 3
DEF
5
JKL
4
GHI
6
MNO
8
TUV
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PQRS
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WXYZ
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2
ABC
Hold
Del
Sel
Directories
Services
Call Lists
Buddy Status
My Status
Redial
Menu
Messages
Do Not Disturb
ABC
21
DEF
3
54
MNOJKLGHI
6
TUV
87
WXYZ
9
OPER
PQRS
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 or the Hold soft 
key. The call will be placed on hold and 
this will be indicated on the display. Press 
the Resume soft key to retrieve the call.
Multiple Calls on Hold
If multiple calls are on hold on a single line 
key, use the arrow keys to switch between 
the calls then press the Resume soft key to 
retrieve the desired call. If more than two 
calls are on hold on a single key, an indica-
tion will appear on the display, for example 
“2/3” shows that this is the second call out 
of three calls. 
If calls are on hold on more than one line 
key, the details of the calls on any line key 
can be viewed by pressing that line key and 
holding it down for a few seconds. If a line 
key is pressed briefly, the first call on hold 
on that line key will be retrieved. 
When your SoundPoint IP 500/501 phone is configured for silent 
ring, press the ringing Line key or the Answer soft key and you 
will answer the call. If your handset is off hook, the call is routed 
to the handset. If your handset is on hook, the call is routed to 
the speaker.
If “Handsfree mode disabled” appears 
on the graphic display after you press 
the speakerphone key, your system 
administrator has disabled the speak-
erphone on your phone.










