Mitel IP CONSOLE 5550 User Manual 2

USER GUIDE
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Contents
Getting Started................................................................................ 3
Introduction ........................................................................................................4
Console Components ...........................................................................................4
Console Screen....................................................................................................5
Console Keypad...................................................................................................6
Softkeys (F1 – F12) ..............................................................................................7
Handset and Cradle.............................................................................................7
Starting and Closing the Mitel Networks 5550 IP Console.....................................8
Adjusting the Console..........................................................................................9
Call Handling Basics..................................................................... 13
Answering Calls................................................................................................. 14
Dialing Telephone Numbers............................................................................... 16
Extending (Transferring) Calls............................................................................18
Holding and Retrieving Calls.............................................................................. 20
Conference Calls................................................................................................21
Answering Recalls.............................................................................................. 22
Recovering the Last Released Call...................................................................... 22
Advanced Features....................................................................... 25
Account Codes...................................................................................................27
Bulletin Board................................................................................................... 27
Call Answering Priority.......................................................................................28
Call Park ........................................................................................................... 29
Call Waiting Threshold.......................................................................................30
Cancel Call Forwarding...................................................................................... 30
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Clear All Features.............................................................................................. 30
Data Calls......................................................................................................... 31
Day and Night Service ....................................................................................... 32
Do Not Disturb (Extensions) .............................................................................. 33
Emergency Calls................................................................................................ 34
Feature Access Codes........................................................................................ 35
Firmkey Programming....................................................................................... 35
Message Waiting................................................................................................ 36
Operator Absent/Present Status........................................................................ 37
Override............................................................................................................ 37
Paging............................................................................................................... 38
Phone Book....................................................................................................... 39
Scratch Pad....................................................................................................... 40
Serial Call ......................................................................................................... 40
Trunk Group Status Display.............................................................................. 41
System Speed Call............................................................................................. 42
Tone Signaling................................................................................................... 42
Hotel/Motel Fe a tur e s......................................................................45
Displaying and Changing Room Information...................................................... 46
Searching for Rooms.......................................................................................... 47
Changing Room Occupancy and Condition Status ............................................. 48
Checking-In/Checking-Out ............................................................................... 48
Setting and Clearing Wake-up Calls................................................................... 48
Setting Call Restrictions.................................................................................... 49
Blocking Room-to-Room Calls............................................................................ 50
Monitoring Guest Rooms................................................................................... 50
Clearing the Message Register............................................................................ 51
Printing Reports................................................................................................ 51
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Reference....................................................................................... 55
Alarms...............................................................................................................56
Alarm types .......................................................................................................56
Greetings...........................................................................................................56
Rerouted Calls...................................................................................................57
Class of Restriction............................................................................................58
Class of Service..................................................................................................58
Feature Access Codes ........................................................................................59
Glossary............................................................................................................ 60
Hunt Groups .....................................................................................................62
Paging Zones .....................................................................................................62
System Speed Call List.......................................................................................63
System Messages............................................................................................... 64
Telephone Directory...........................................................................................70
Trunk Numbers................................................................................................. 70
Index............................................................................................... 71
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................4
Console Components.........................................................................................................4
Starting and Closing the Mitel Networks 5550 IP Console ..................................................8
Adjusting the Console .......................................................................................................9
Getting Started 3
Introduction
The Mitel Networks 5550 IP Console is an attendant console and administration application for the Mitel Networks Communications Platform (ICP). It features a specialized keypad and an intuitive user interface for smooth, efficient call handling.
A note about featur e availability
The features available on your telephone system (i.e. Mitel Networks 3300 Integrated Communications Platform) are automatically turned on.
Before you begin using the console
Take a few minutes to explore this guide — it contains all the information you need to operate the Mitel Networks 5550 IP Console.
The first section introduces you to the console. You will learn about the console keypad and what the Function keys on the computer keyboard do. You will also learn about the console screen and how to interpret the information it displays.
If any problems occur while you are using the console, contact your communications department for assistance.
3300 Integrated
Console Components
Your 5550 IP Console consists of a personal computer (PC) with monitor, a standard computer keyboard, a keypad, a mouse and a handset with cradle.
Conventions used in this guide
Throughout this guide, the fixed-function keys and firmkeys (both key types are explained later in this section) are in bold typefor exampl e, Answer or Release.
Softkey commands that appear on your screen and correspond to the Function keys (F1, F2, F3, etc.) at the top of your keyboard are shown in brackets for example, [Source] or [Destination]. See page 7 for more information about softkeys.
4 Getting Started
The monitor displays call-handling prompts and call status information. Use the keypad for all call-handling funct ion s, including dialing. The handset (or optional headset) is for talking with callers.
You use the computer keyboard to find entries in the Phone Book or to type in the Scratch Pad or Bulletin Board. The Function keys (F1, F2, F3, etc.) at the top of the keyboard execute the softkey commands that appear on the screen.
Console Screen
The 5550 IP Console screen is divided into five areas:
Console Status Area
Application Area
The Console Status area shows you at a glance what
state the console an d the system ar e in —for example whether the con sole ringer is on or off and whet her the system is in Day or Ni ght Service.
The Application area is divided into four
sections: The top left section displays information about calls on hold; the top right, a Phone Book for finding users on the system and other tools such as an electro n ic scratch pad for tak ing notes. The bottom two areas display information on the Source (calling party) and Destination (called party ) of all calls handled by th e console. The Source area also shows the line on which you answered the call. The Destination area also shows call forwarding information.
The information displayed includes the name of the party, extension or trunk number or trunk label, type of extension, status of call (e.g., ringing), privileges assigned to the trunk or extension, and the type of call (e.g., Conference, Recall, Serial).
Call Waiting Area
Softkey Area
Response Area
The Call Waiting area displays an icon ( ) as a
visual indication of incoming calls. The icon appears above the softkey that is used to answer the call. You can tell how many calls are waiting
by the color of the icon: yellow ( blue (
more calls.
The Softkey areas at the bottom of the screen and
above th e Dest i nati on area (i.e. in th e Phone Book) displa y th e S of tke y co m mand s. The co mman ds corres pond t o the Fu nct ion ke ys on th e comp uter keyboard. S ee th e ne xt se ction f or more in forma tion on the Softkeys.
The Response area at the bottom of the screen
displays the date and time, the number of calls waiting to be answered, and messages received from the system.
) for two calls and red ( ) for three or
) for one call;
Getting Started 5
Console Keypad
The console keypad is used for dialing, call processin g and accessing 3300 ICP features. You can adjust the slope of the keypad and detach (or attach) it from the handset cradle.
The keys on the keypad are arranged in thre e groups:
Firmkeys
Volume and
Mute Keys
Call­processing Keys
Volume and Mute Keys used to increase (+) or decrease (-) the ringer volume and the volume of the earpiece in the handset or headset. The Mute key turns the microphone in the headset or handset on or off.
Call-processing Keys fixed-function keys that are used to answer and manage calls. They include Retrieve, Hold, Answer Cancel, Recover and Release.
Firmkeys -- contains programmable keys that provide access to the followin g console features and syste m ser vi c es:
SCRATCH PAD
Displays an electr onic notepad w here you can type messages from callers, remin ders, questions, or anything else you wou ld write on notep aper. You can also use the Scratch Pad to store telephon e numbers for speed dialing.
BULLETIN BOARD
Displays an area where you can type messages that can be viewed from all other 5550 IP Consoles on the system.
GUEST SERVICE
Displays room status information and softkeys for managing guest services in a Hotel/Motel installation.
PAGER
Accesses paging equipment for making announcements.
EMERGENCY CALLS
Raises an alarm at the console when an extension user places an emergency call, and identifies the extension that placed the call.
HELP
Opens Help, which provides information to help you accompli sh you r ta sk s.
OPERATOR MODE
PHONE BOOK
Re-displays the main console screen.
Allows you to find and call an extension by typing the user’s name, extension number or other information.
APPL
Starts another application that extends the capabilities of the 5550 IP Console. Your communications department selects t he applicat ion.
TRUNK STATUS
MESSAGE
Displays information about trunk (outside line) usage.
Displays softkeys for setting or clearing the Message Waiting indicator on the dialed extension.
TONES
Sends subsequently dialed digits as tones (used when dialing into voicemail systems.)
VOICE MAIL
Transfers a r ecall to an extension user’s voicemail bo x.
Note: Some of the features shown are optio n al and ma y not appear on your console keypad. For keypad programming information, see Firmkey Programming on page 35.
6 Getting Started
Softkeys (F1 – F12)
The softkeys are the F1 to F12 keys on your computer keyboard. You use them to enter commands shown in the softkey area on the screen. The commands are not fixed to a specific softkey; instead, they change depending on the state of the call you are handling or the feature you are using. For example, when you call a busy extension, the F4 key might be used to request a Callback. At another time, the same key, F4, could be used to set up a conference call.
Handset and Cradle
The 5550 IP Console is equipped with a handset and cradle. You can adjust the slope of the cradle and detach (or attach) it from the console keypad.
Mitel Net works-approved h e ad set s ar e als o a vailabl e f or u s e w it h t h e consol e.
See page 9 for more information about using the handset or a headset.
Getting Started 7
Starting and Closing the Mitel Networks 5550 IP Console
The 5550 IP Console starts with the operator status set to Operator Absent. To begin receiving calls, you must change the status to Operator Present. For more information, see page 37.
To start the 5550 IP Console
Start Windows.
Type your user name and password.
Click on your Windows desktop.
To close the 5550 IP Console
On the File menu, click Exit.
Accessing tools for system programmi ng and maintenance
The 5550 IP Console provides access to tools used to program and maintain the 3300 ICP. Access requires authorization (i.e., a user name and password) and is usually restricted to trained technicians.
To access tools for system programming and maintenance
On the File menu, click Connect to ESM or Connect to OPS
Manager.
Note: OPS Manager is supported by Windows 98 and Window s 2000 operating systems only.
Questions about Starting and Closing the 5550 IP Console
What happens to incoming calls when I clos e the 5550 IP Console application?
If yours is the only console on the system, the system automatically switches to Night Service 1. Calls then ring night bells or another designated answering point. If there are other consoles, yours will switch to Operator Absent status when you close the application. Other answering points will receive the calls that would otherwise go to your console. For more informati on , see Day and Night Service on page 32 and Operator Status on page 37.
What happens to calls if my computer stops working?
Usually, a nearby extension will serve as a backup answering position in the event of a power failure or other problem that causes your computer to stop working. Calls that normally ring the console would then ring the backup extension.
Can I use other applications while the 5550 IP Console is running?
Yes, but keep in mind that having multiple applications open at the same time as the 5550 IP Console can adversely affect its performance. If possible, try to limit your use of other applications to periods when call traffic is low.
My screen goes blank som eti me s—wh y?
A power- sa vi n g f e at ur e bu il t i n to t h e c o mpu t er aut o matically reduces the screen intensit y w h en t here ha s b e en no ke yboard or mouse activity for approxima tely tw o minut es. After approxim ate ly fi ve minu tes, the scr e en goe s blan k. Whe n you press the spac eb ar o n t h e keyboar d , t h e c o n s ol e screen wi l l reappear.
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Adjusting the Console
The console is designed with your comfort in mind. You can make adjustments to the ringer, the language of text on the screen, the angle of the keypad, whether you want to handle calls using a handset or headset and more.
Console Ringer
To turn the console ringer on or off
Select Ringer On or Ringer Off from the list in the
Console Status area.
To detach the clamp from the keypad
Grasp the keypad as shown.
Place your thumbs along
the edge of the clamp, and then press down and away from the keypad.
When the ringer is off, the call waiting icon ( indication that you have calls waiting.
To adjust the ringer volume
While the console is ringing, press the key on the console
keypad to set the volume to the level you want.
You can also use the Options command on the Tools menu to adjust the ringer volume.
) is the only
Console Keypad and Handset Cradle
You can adjust the slope of the keypad and detach (or attach) it from the handset cradle. The angle of the cradle also adjusts via the hinged attachment fitted to the back foot of cradle.
To attach the handset cradle to the console keypad
Align the tabs on the
clamp with the slots on the bottom of the keypad.
Press to seat the tabs in
the slots.
To detach the clamp from the cradle
Using your finger or a tool
such as a screwdriver, push against either of the tabs as shown.
While pushing on the tab,
use the other hand to twist the U-clamp upward.
WARNING: Bending your wrist while using the keypad for prolonged periods can cause physical injury. To minimize the risk of injury, adjust the slope of the keypad so that your wrist is straight.
Getting Started 9
Handset/Headset
The console keypad provides jacks for connecting a handset and a headset. One jack is labeled for headset use only, the other for either handset or headset use. Both jacks can be in use at the same time but when they are, the dual-use jack is used for listening only. (Typically, a supervisor uses the dual-use jack to monitor a new attendant during training.)
Connect Mitel Net works-appr oved headsets on ly to the keypad. F or a list of approved headsets, see the 5550 IP Console Installation Guide.
The dual-use jack provi des differ ent audio levels for h eadsets and handsets. Use th e handset is connected t o the jack.
To set the dual-use jack for handset or headset operation
1. Plug the handset or headset into the dual-use jack ( back of the console keypad.
2. Select Handset or Headset from the Status area.
To adjust the handset (or headset ) volume during a call
Press the key on the console keypad to set the volume to
the level you want.
You can also use the Options command on the Tools menu to adjust the volume. After selecting the command (either during a call or while the console is idle) click Audio, and then drag the slider to set the volume to the level you want.
list to indicate which oneheadset or
) on the
list in the Console
Unplugging the Handset or Headset
Console Language
Text on the console screen can appear in English (the default), French, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, or German. You can choose the desired language during inst allati on.
To change the console language
1. Choose Options on the Tools menu.
2. Select Language.
3. Select the language you want.
4. Click Apply or OK.
The change takes effect when you restart the console.
Console Time
You can use either the 3300 ICP clock or the clock in your PC as the time source for the console. Using the 3300 ICP clock is recommend ed sin ce it s the time source for extensions in the system.
You should also use th e 3300 ICP clock if you set wake-up calls for guests. (Setting wak e-up call appli es to hotel/motel syst ems only.)
To set the console time
1. Choose Options on the Tools menu.
2. Select Time.
3. Select the option you want.
4. Click Apply or OK.
Unplugging the handset or headset from the console keypad automatically enables the other if it is plugged in. If neither is plugged in, the console changes to Operator Absent status. Or, if you are the last active attendant, the system goes into Night Service 1 mode.
Note that plugging the handset/headset back in does not change the Operator status back to Present.
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Call Handling Basics
Call Handling Basics
Contents
Answering Calls ..............................................................................................................14
Dialing Telephone Numbers.............................................................................................16
Extending (Transferring) Calls.........................................................................................18
Holding and Retrieving Calls............................................................................................20
Conference Calls .............................................................................................................21
Answering Recalls...........................................................................................................22
Recovering the Last Released Call....................................................................................22
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Answering Calls
When a new call arrives at the console the bell rings (if it is turned on) and a c all w ait ing i con (
with the call.
Call Waiting indicator
You can answer calls on a first-come, fir st -s er v ed b a sis, using the Answer key or use the softkeys for “selective answer. If yo u wish to answer the Recall first, then press the Answer key.
Note: You cannot answer a new call until the one you are engaged in is transferred, disconnected, or put on hold.
Answering calls on a first-come, first-served basis,
With both the Source and Destination areas clear,
Press Answer
to greet the caller who was waiting the longest. Information about the call, such as the trunk name and number for an external call or the callers name and extension number for an internal call, is displayed in the Source area.
Note: The Answer key has a hierarchy; recalls are answered first, then any other call in order of arrival, regardless of whether it is an internal or external call. You can assign answering priorities to calls based on the telephone number that callers dial to reach the console. For more information, see page 28.
) appear s a b ove t h e softkey associat ed
Total Calls Waiting
About the Call Answering Softkeys
The call answering softkeys are assigned by your communications department to suit the types of calls your company receives.
The leftmost softkey is reserved for recalls (see Answering Recalls on page 22), but the other softkeys may be programmed in a variety of ways. For example, you might have Dial “0” and “External” to indicate whether a call is from outside the system or inside; or WATS or TIE to tell you the type of trunk the call arrived on; or you might see the department name assigned to the trunk.
You can use the softkeys to guide you when answering a call. For instance, when you see that a call is from outside the system, your company might want you to answer with a different greeting than you use for internal calls or recalls. Use the form provided on page 53 to record your company’s preferred greetings.
Selectively answering c alls
You can select the call you want to answer by pressing a softkey [Recall], [Di al 0 ], [External], [WATS], etc.) instead of t he Answer key. If you ha ve m ore tha n one c all wait ing at a part icu lar softkey, then they will be a nsw ere d on a “first-come, fir st-ser ved” basis.
Use the call waiting icons ( you decide which type of calls to answer first. The icon appears above the softkey associated with the various call types (external, recalls, etc.). The number below the icon shows you how many calls of a particular type are waiting. The color of the icon also indicates the number of calls waiting: yellow for one call, blue for two calls, and red for three or more calls.
) in the Call Waiting area to help
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In the example above, note that one internal [Dial 0] cal l is waiting and two external calls are waiting. If you:
Questions about Answering Calls
Why do I sometimes hear a short burst of ringing while Im handling calls?
Either a new call has arrived or a call on hold has recalled. As you are already handling a call, the console only rings once. You may turn down your volume control if you wish. You can also turn off the bell completely by using the list in the Console Status area. (WARNING: This also turns off all other bell indications, including the Critical Alarm bell.)
press Answer, you will be connected to whichever of the three
calls arrived at the console first;
press [Dial 0], you will answer the internal call; or
press [External], you will answer the outside call which
arrived at the console first.
Your communications department can give you instructions on which types of calls it prefers you to answer first.
What does the caller hear while Im dialing the extension number?
Once you start to dial, the caller is on Consultation Hold until you have completed dialing, establ ish ed communi cat ion with the called party, and released the caller to the called party. If music on hold is provided on your system, the caller will hear music; otherwise silence.
Can I answer another call while still connected to the first?
No. Before you can answer a new call, you must transfer the current call to another destination (see page 18), put it on hold (see page 20), or disconnect it from the console by pressing Release.
Why do extension numbers appearing in the Source and Destination area sometimes have a ‘p’ n front of them?
When it appears next to an extension, it means that the extension is designated as private. Attendants see the number of the extension on their screens; other extension users see only the users name (if available) on their display.
In the Phone Book, the icon indicates a private extension.
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Dialing Telephone Numbers
You can dial an internal extension number or the number of a telephone outside the system. Either the Source or Destination areas must be clear.
To call an extension
1. Dial the extension number from the console keypad. Information about the ext en sion app ear s in the Destination
area. If information about an answered call is currently in the Destination area, that information moves to the Source area as soon as you start dialing.
2. Press Release to release the call. If the extension is busy, the transferred
call will automatically camp on to the line to wait until it becomes free. You can also handle the call in one of the following ways:
To call an outside number
1. Dial the External Line Access Code ( ______ )
2. Dial the telephone number. Information about the outside call appears in the
Destination area.
*.
Leaving a Callback
You can request a Callback after reaching a busy line (extension or trunk). The system monitors the line and rings the console when the line becomes free. Note that Callbacks on outside lines are used when all system trunks are busy, not when the called party is busy.
To leave a Callback after reaching a busy line
Press [Callback].
If the extension is busy
Press [Source]
and ask what the Source party would like to do. This leaves the Destination information displayed so that you can easily take a message and s et Mes sa ge Wait i n g on th e dest in at io n extension, if required. (See Message Waiting on page 36.)
Or
Press Cancel
to cancel the call. The caller remains in the Source area, but the information in the Destination area is lost, which makes setting Message Waiting more difficult.
Or
Press [Override]
to intrude into the Destination partys call if permitted by your and the extensions Class of Service (see Override on page 37).
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Placing an outside call for an extension
Extensi on users can usua ll y p l a ce t h ei r own cal ls . However, they could ask you to place a call for them. Bef ore dialin g, you ma y want to note the extension’s COR nu mber (se e C l a s s o f Restriction on page 60). Check with your communications department for specific instructions on how to handle such requests.
To place an outside call for an extension
1. Answer the call fr om th e ext en si on.
2. Dial the External Line Access Code ( ______ )
3. Dial the telephone number.
4. Press Release to release the call fr om th e con sol e an d connect the ext en sion
to the outside line.
*.
* Use this space to record the digits you dial to access
an outside line.
Options
Questions about Dialing Telephone Numbers
Other ways of dialing
You can use the following alternate ways of dialing a telephone number:
Last Number Redial instead of redialing the number of the last outside call you placed, let the system do it for you by dialing the
Last Number Redial code ( ______ ). System Speed Call – allows you to dial a telephone number by
entering a short access code. See System Speed Call on page 42. Dial from Phone Book – useful when you dont know the full
name of the person you are asked to find or you only know the persons location or department. See Phone Book on page 39.
Dial from the Scratch Pad allows you to dial a telephone number you typed on an electronic notepad. See Scratch Pad on page 40.
*
* Use this space to record the code you dial to use the Last Number
Redial feature.
Can I access a specific trunk?
Yes, you can select a specific trunk to dial out on.
Dial the Individual Trunk Access Code ( ______ ).*
Dial the trunk number. Trunk numbers can be 1 to 4
digits long.
When you hear dial tone, continue dialing the
telephone number.
If you hear busy tone, the trunk is in use. You can,
press [Override] to interrupt the call in an emergency
Or
press Release or Cancel to release the console from
the trunk.
What do I do if I make a mistake while dialing?
If you notice the mistake before you complete dialing, press Cancel, and then re-enter the number.
If you realize you transferred a call to the wrong extension, press Recover to cancel the transfer and reconnect the caller. You can only recover a call while it is still ringing at the extension to which it was originally transferred.
* Use this space to record the digits you dial to access a specific
trunk.
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