Polycom IP 550 User Manual

 Using the Advanced Features of Your SoundPoint IP 550 Phone

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This places the original call on hold and refreshes the soft key labels as 

indicated in the following figure. 

If more than two call appearances are in use, two will appear on the display 
and the total number will be indicated by a counter at the bottom right corner 

of the display. For example “2/3” indicates that the highlighted call is the 

second one out of a total of three.

You can also place another outbound call on the same first line. Press 

  

during the first call and press the NewCall soft key to obtain dial tone for a 

second call.

You can send and receive text messages using your phone. SIP Instant (Text) 

Messaging is supported in real-time. Received messages will be indicated by a 

flashing Message Waiting Indicator LED on the front of the phone and 

optionally a visual notification on the graphic display.

Do one of the following steps:

— Press .

Select Instant Messages.

Screen options may vary with your application. Voice Mail may be accessible with a 
single key press. Contact your system administrator about this option.