Mitel 8500 - Manual (Page 17)

Mitel ® 8500 Telephone User Guide – Issue 14, June 2010 Page 5
Getting Started
Telephone Signals
The telephone has several audio and visual signals to indicate feature activity. The following are
a few helpful tips:
• Any buttons that are lit or blinking indicate call or feature activity.
• All telephone button lamps illuminate at the same time for a few seconds when the
telephone is reset or powered on.
• The following actions may cause an error tone:
o Pressing an invalid button combination.
o Selecting a restricted feature.
o Dialing a restricted or invalid number.
o Dialing too slowly between digits.
o Waiting too long before performing the next step.
To correct and error tone, hang up and try again.
• Many features “time-out” if you wait too long before performing the next step. If this
happens, you must start over.
• “Off-hook” means the handset is in use. “On-hook” means the handset is idle.
Comfort and Safety Tips
Observe the following comfort and safety tips when using the telephone:
• Do not cradle the handset: Prolonged use of the handset can lead to neck, shoulder, or
back discomfort, especially if you cradle the handset between your neck and shoulder. If
you frequently use the telephone, you might find a headset more comfortable. See
“Headset Instructions” on
page 5 .
• Adjust the viewing angle: The built-in stand tilts to give you a better view of the buttons.
See “Adjusting the Viewing Angle” on
page 7 .
• Protect your hearing: Because prolonged exposure to loud sounds can contribute to
hearing loss, keep the volume at a moderate level. You can adjust the volume levels of the
handset receiver or headset. See “Changing Volume Levels” on
page 7 .
Headset Instructions
When using a headset, press (Speaker) to connect to or disconnect from calls.
If you have both a headset and a handset connected to your telephone and you are using the
headset, you can quickly transfer audio to the handset by lifting the handset from the cradle.
Press to transfer the call back to the headset before replacing the handset in the cradle.
To connect and activate the headset:
1. Insert the headset jack into the Headset port located on the back of the telephone.
2. Dial 317
to turn the headset on.
To diable Headset mode and activate the handset and speakerphone:
Dial 317. The handset or speakerphone is now activated.
NOTES
The headset must be HAC.
If your headset has a power-saver mode, make sure the system administrator has
enabled the “Headset Connect Tone” feature. If this is not enabled, you may miss
the first few seconds of an incoming call.