NEC DSX - Handsfree and Handsfree Answerback; Handsfree; Handsfree Answerback and Forced Intercom Ringing

Handsfree and Handsfree Answerback
DSX Software Manual Features ◆ 195
Features
Handsfree and Handsfree Answerback
Description
Handsfree
Handsfree allows a keyset user to process calls using the speaker and microphone in the telephone (instead
of the handset). Handsfree is a convenience for workers who don’t have a free hand to pick up the handset.
For example, a terminal operator could continue to enter data with both hands while talking on the phone.
Handsfree Answerback and Forced Intercom Ringing
Handsfree Answerback permits an extension user to respond to a voice-announced Intercom call by speak-
ing toward the phone, without lifting the handset. Like Handsfree, this is a convenience for workers who
don’t have a free hand to pick up the handset. Incoming Intercom calls alert with two beeps if the extension
has Handsfree Answerback — a single beep if it does not.
Forced Intercom Ringing causes an Intercom call to ring the destination extension. You can enable Forced
Intercom Ringing system-wide (for all extensions), or a user can dial a code to have their Intercom call ring
the destination.
Conditions
• Since Handsfree switching is handled in each telephone, there is no limit to the number of simulta-
neous Handsfree calls system-wide.
Default Setting
• Enabled.
Programming
1. If yes:
- In 1513-01: Intercom Voice Announcements (page 658), enter Yes.
- In 2112-03: Voice Announcements Through Speaker (page 735), enter Yes to enable voice
announcements for specific extensions.
2. If no:
- In 1513-01: Intercom Voice Announcements (page 658) enter No.
1. In yes:
- In 1513-02: Handsfree Reply (Handsfree Answerback) (page 658), enter Yes.
- In 2112-05: Handsfree Reply (Handsfree Answerback) (page 737), enter
Yes to enable voice
announcements for specific extensions.
2. If no:
- In 1513-02: Handsfree Reply (Handsfree Answerback) (page 658) enter No.
1. Set 3103-03: Loop Length (page 815) to optimize speakerphone performance.
- Talk over the phone Handsfree, using the built-in speaker and microphone.
- With Handsfree Answerback, answer an Intercom call by just speaking toward your phone.
1. Should Intercom calls voice-announce system-wide?
2. Should extension users be able to respond to voice announcements without lifting the handset?
3. Optimize speakerphone performance.