User manual INTER-TEL 8500

[. . . ] Model 8500 User Guide QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO FREQUENTLY-USED FEATURES These are the basic instructions for the most frequently-used telephone and voice mail features for Inter-Tel endpoints. For detailed information about these and other features, refer to the complete instructions in the appropriate user guide. PLACING AN INTERCOM CALL 1. If your call goes through handsfree to the called endpoint's speaker, speak after you hear a double tone. If you hear continuous ringing, wait for the call to be answered. PLACING AN OUTSIDE CALL OUTGOING or dial the Outgoing Call feature code (the default feature code is 8 ). [. . . ] Dial the desired two-digit number for the message that you want. Enter the time you wish to receive the message in hours and minutes. If you dial three digits, such as 900 for 9:00, press # . If your system is set for 24-hour format, you must enter the time appropriately (e. g. , 1400 = 2:00PM). If your system is set for 12-hour format, press 1 for AM or 2 for PM. To cancel all reminder message requests before they signal you: With the handset in the cradle, dial 3 0 6 . To clear a received reminder message: With the handset in the cradle, press . Inter-Tel® Model 8500 User Guide 39 GETTING STARTED 40 Inter-Tel® Model 8500 User Guide Moving On SECTION CONTENTS PAGE Introduction . 45 Changing the Voice Mail Message Envelope. 46 Changing the Call Screening Transfer Method . 54 Performing a Hookflash During a Call . 55 Programming Direct Station Selection Buttons . 56 Programming Secondary Extension Buttons . 64 MOVING ON Inter-Tel® Model 8500 User Guide 41 INTRODUCTION Now that you've mastered the basics, it's time to move on to the advanced features. In this section, you'll learn how to program your endpoint, use directories, access your mailbox remotely, and perform various other functions. SETTING ENDPOINT PREFERENCES Your endpoint is automatically set to specific defaults. You can, however, configure many of these settings at any time. Customizable features on your endpoint include changing volume levels, enabling background music, selecting a ring tone, and others. Changing Volume Levels The telephone system has eight volume settings: handset intercom, handset outside call, speakerphone intercom, speakerphone outside call, background music, ringing, handset intercom dial tone, and speakerphone intercom dial tone. NOTE: To change each of these levels, you must be using that feature. For example, if you want to change the speakerphone level for an intercom call, you must be on a handsfree intercom call. MOVING ON To change a volume level: Press (the high end of the volume button) to increase the volume. Press low end of the volume button) to decrease the volume. To save your change: EITHER, Press both ends of the volume button. OR, Press the middle of the volume button. (the Selecting a Ring Tone The ability to change your ring tone is helpful in close-quartered environments. [. . . ] See page 8 for additional guidelines for using ASR. Sometimes I experience audio problems on my endpoint such as echo, distorted sound, or choppiness. The system has an audio diagnostics feature that users can access to diagnose audio problems. Contact your system administrator if you are having audio problems. [. . . ]