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4.5.1

Using the Answer-back (ANSWR) and Clear (CLEAR) keys

The Answer-back key (ANSWR) is the leftmost lower key on your I-Series panel. The
Clear key (CLEAR) is the leftmost upper key on your I-Series panel.

Figure 4-1: Answer-Back (ANSWR) and Clear (CLEAR) keys

To answer a call with the Answer-back (ANSWR) key, when a source that is not assigned
to a key on your panel calls you, press the ANSWR key when:

• The calling source’s label appears in the display above the ANSWR key.
• The ANSWR key

flashes bright red

to indicate a waiting call.

If you do not press the ANSWR key, the answer-back time-out period lapses and the call is
automatically removed from the answer-back stack.

Note:

The answer-back time-out period is set in ECS / EHX. It can be set to Off or between 10 -
60 seconds
. After the time-out period has elapsed, the call will be removed and will no
longer be available to answer.

To answer a call from an unassigned source at the Answer-back (ANSWR) key:

1. Press and hold the ANSWR key to talk to the caller. The key is lit solid red to

indicate that it is active.

Note:

The ANSWR key cannot be latched.

2. When you complete the call, release the ANSWR key. The key is lit

dim red

to

indicate that it is inactive.

3. Press the CLEAR key to remove the caller’s label from the display.

Note:

The display clears automatically when the answer-back time-out period elapses
after you release the ANSWR key.

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