User Guide for the SIP-T40P IP Phone
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Placing Calls
You can place a call in one of three ways using your SIP-T40P IP phone:
Using the handset
Using the speakerphone
Using the headset
You can also dial the number first, and then choose the way you want to speak to the other
party.
You can also search and dial a contact from call history, local directory or remote phone book.
For more information, refer to Contact Management on page 37 and Call History Management
on page 50.
During a call, you can alternate between Speakerphone, Headset and Handset modes by
pressing the Speakerphone key, the HEADSET key, or by picking up the handset.
The call duration of the active call and far-site’s information (name or phone number) are visible
on the LCD screen. In the figure below, the call to “Bob” (the phone number: 1002) has lasted 6
seconds.
To place a call using the handset:
1. Pick up the handset.
2. Enter the desired number using the keypad.
3. Press , ,or the Send soft key.
The # key is configured as a send key by default. You can also set the * key as the send key, or
set neither. For more information, refer to Key As Send on page 30.
Note
To place a call using the hands-free (speakerphone) mode:
Do one of the following:
- With the handset on-hook, press or the line key to obtain a dial tone.
You can also dial using the SIP URI or IP address. To obtain the IP address of a phone, press the
OK key when the phone is idle. The maximum SIP URI or IP address length is 32 characters. For
example, SIP URI: 2210@sip.com, IP: 192.168.1.15 (192*168*1*15).
Your phone may not support direct IP dialing. Contact your system administrator for more
information.