Answering the telephoneDepending on the setting in Administration Programming and theexternal information available, either the caller’s name ortelephone number is displayed. When you transfer an externalcall to another user, this information is displayed on therecipient’s telephone.There will be a delay between the time your telephone first ringsand when Call Display information is available. If you answer acall before the Call Display information arrives, that information isnot available for the call. Since Call Display information arrives bythe second ring, you can ensure that Call Display information isavailable by answering the call after the second ring.Related featuresCall PickupCall Pickup lets you use your telephone to answer a call that isringing at someone else’s telephone.Call QueuingCall Queuing allows you to choose the call with the highestpriority when you have more than one call ringing at yourtelephone.Do Not DisturbIf you do not wish to receive calls, turn on Do Not Disturb.You can answer calls without picking up the receiver usingHandsfree/Mute.Prime telephoneA Prime telephone receives calls that go unanswered at othertelephones. For more information, see Special telephones.Retrieving a Parked CallYou can retrieve a parked call at any telephone in the system.Voice Call DenyIf you do not wish to receive voice calls, turn on Voice Call Deny.PO84262701 DR5.1 Owner’s Handbook
