Mitel 5324 User Guide

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5312 and 5324 IP Phone SIP User and Administrator Guide 
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Elements of Your Phone 
Element Function 
1) Display 
Provides a two–line, 20–character liquid crystal display (LCD) viewing area that assists 
you in selecting and using phone features, accessing your voice mail, and identifying 
callers. When you are using the Superkey menu interface, prompts and feature 
information appear on the display screen. For information on selecting menu options with 
or without softkeys, see "Selecting Menu Options" elsewhere in this guide. 
2) Softkeys (5324 IP 
Phone only) 
Context-sensitive keys change depending on the modes of the operation and the menu 
currently displayed. Softkeys enable you to easily view and select a variety of features. 
3) Ring/Message 
Indicator 
Flashes to signal an incoming call and to indicate a message waiting in your voice 
mailbox. 
4) Volume, Speaker 
and Mute Controls 
Provide the following audio control capability: 
(UP) and
 (DOWN) provide volume control for the ringer, handset, and handsfree 
speakers. 
(SPEAKER) enables and disables Handsfree mode. 
(MUTE) enables Mute, which allows you to temporarily turn your phone's handset, 
headset or handsfree microphone off during a call. 
5) Fixed Function Keys  Give you access to the following phone functions: 
(SUPERKEY) : provides access to menus for your phone's additional features. Note : 
When navigating through Superkey menu options, press  
 (CANCEL) or  
 
(SUPERKEY) to back up one menu level. 
(CANCEL) : ends a call when pressed during the call, and, when you are 
programming the phone, eliminates any input and returns to the previous menu level. 
(REDIAL) : calls the last number dialed. 
(HOLD) : places the current call on hold. 
(TRANS/CONF) : initiates a call transfer or establishes a three–party conference 
call. 
(MESSAGE) : provides access to your voice mailbox and flashes to notify you of 
messages waiting in your voice mailbox. Note : The Ring/Message indicator also flashes 
when messages are waiting. 
6) Keypad 
Use to dial. 
7) Programmable 
Personal Keys and 
Designation Card 
Provide one-touch access to Speed Dial, Shared Lines, Call Logs, Headset, Phonebook, 
Do Not Disturb, and Advisory Message features.. See Programming a Personal Key on 
page 13. 
Designation Card 
Write the name (contact, feature, or line) of the Personal keys that you program on the 
designation card (use the side of the card with the textboxes provided).  
Use the slot behind the plastic cover at the bottom of the phone to remove/insert the 
designation card.. 
8) Handsfree Speaker 
Provides sound for Handsfree calls and background music. 
9) Handset 
Use for handset calls. If you are in headset or handsfree mode, you do not need to use 
the handset.