1.4 Answering FeaturesFeature Guide 49[Example]User Manual References1.3.3 Call Pickup1.4.1.4 Hands-free AnswerbackDescriptionA proprietary telephone (PT) user with a speakerphone or optional headset can talk to a caller without liftingthe handset. If the user receives a call in Hands-free Answerback mode, a hands-free conversation isestablished in the following method:Conditions• Hands-free Answerback applies to:Intercom calls and CO line calls, including calls directed to an incoming call distribution (ICD) group inUCD or Priority Hunting distribution method. (→ 1.2.2.2 Group Call Distribution)• Hands-free Answerback for CO Line CallsSystem programming is required to use this feature.• Secret MonitorThe beep tone heard by the called party before answering can be eliminated through systemprogramming.• Alternate Receiving/Calling Mode (Ring/Voice) OverrideHands-free Answerback overrides the Alternate Receiving mode preset on the telephone and theAlternate Calling mode from the caller.• Hands-free Answerback with HeadsetThe Hands-free Answerback feature can also be used with a headset.Call Type Answering MethodIntercom Call Established immediately after a beep tone at the called extension and thecaller hears a confirmation tone.CO Line Call* Established after a specified number of rings, a called extension hears abeep tone.* Including a call from an extension that placed a CO line call on a consultation hold. (→ 1.12.5Consultation Hold)Extension Group 1Call Pickup Group 1Extn. 100 Extn. 101Extension Group 2Extn. 102 Extn. 103Extension Group 3Extn. 104 Extn. 105Call Pickup Group 2 Call Pickup Group 3Extension Group 4Extn. 106 Extn. 107
