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Polycom SpectraLink 8440 User Manual

Polycom SpectraLink 8440
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Polycom
®
SpectraLink 8400 Series
Wireless Handset
User Guide
UC Software 4.0.0 | May 2011 | 1725-36720-001 Rev A

Table of Contents

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Polycom SpectraLink 8440 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Battery Life (Talk Time)Up to 8 hours
Battery Life (Standby Time)Up to 150 hours
Wireless Protocol802.11a/b/g/n
Storage Temperature-20°C to 60°C
Headset Jack2.5 mm
DurabilityIP54 rated
AudioFull-duplex speakerphone; G.711 μ-law/A-law, G.722, G.729a

Summary

Understanding Your Handset

Understanding Session Types

Explains the four communication session types supported by the handset: voice calls, PTT broadcasts, alerts, and IM chats.

Understanding the Session Manager

Details the Session Manager screen, its cells, color coding, and soft key functions for managing sessions.

Before Using Your Handset

Charging the Battery Pack for the First Use

Emphasizes fully charging the Battery Pack before first use for optimal capacity and lifespan.

Powering Up and Powering Down Your Handset

Instructs on how to power the handset on and off using the End key.

Using the Headsets and Speakerphone

Explains how to use speakerphone, receiver, and wired headsets for audio.

Pairing and Connecting a Bluetooth Headset

Provides step-by-step instructions for pairing and connecting a Bluetooth headset to the handset.

Registering Your Handset

Explains the necessity of system administrator registration for handset operation.

Initializing the Handset

Describes the handset's initialization sequence upon powering on.

Getting Started

The Home Screen

Introduces the Home screen, Status Bar, date/time, extension, and profile banner.

Using Telephony Applications

Making Calls

Outlines various methods for initiating phone calls from the handset.

Making an Emergency Call

Describes how to access the assigned emergency number from the Home screen.

Using the Dialer

Explains the Dialer screen and its features for making calls.

Managing Calls

Covers how the phone alerts users to incoming calls and general call management.

Answering Incoming Calls

Details the two methods for answering incoming calls: Start key or Multi Key Answer.

Managing Active Calls

Explains how to place active calls on hold and resume them using soft keys.

Transferring Calls

Describes three types of call transfers: Blind, Consultative, and Attended.

Setting up Conference Calls

Guides users on how to initiate conference calls with multiple participants.

Managing Conference Calls

Explains how to add participants, mute, hold, resume, and remove participants from conference calls.

Push-to-Talk (PTT) and Paging

Using the Push-to-Talk Feature

Details how to use PTT for group broadcasts, including channel types and subscriptions.

Sending PTT Broadcasts

Provides instructions on how to press the Talk button to send PTT broadcasts.

Using the Barcode Reader (8450 only)

Charging the Battery Pack

Safety Information

SpectraLink 8400 Series

Lists compatible products within the SpectraLink 8400 Series for proper usage.

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